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A system of junior colleges serving African-American students was established by the state in 1949.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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A system of junior colleges serving African-American students was established by the state in 1949. In Broward County, JCBC offered courses for its African-American students at a branch campus of Dillard High School, which opened in August of 1961. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 mandated desegregation of all publicly supported educational institutions. By the 1966-1967 school year, the "Magnificent 12" black junior colleges in Florida had ceased operations or had folded into formerly all-white...
Show moreA system of junior colleges serving African-American students was established by the state in 1949. In Broward County, JCBC offered courses for its African-American students at a branch campus of Dillard High School, which opened in August of 1961. The Civil Rights Act of 1964 mandated desegregation of all publicly supported educational institutions. By the 1966-1967 school year, the "Magnificent 12" black junior colleges in Florida had ceased operations or had folded into formerly all-white junior colleges.
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Date Issued
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1966
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BC306, 29B
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http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC306
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Dr. Blee was all smiles at commencement ceremonies.
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Thuma, Cynthia
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Dr. Blee was all smiles at commencement ceremonies, but his brief presidency resulted in hard feelings and strained relations for many. Blee sued the college after the school board refused to offer him a new contract. The parties eventually settled out of court. Dr. Myron Ashmore served as acting president while a search to replace Dr. Blee was underway.
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Date Issued
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1966
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BC309, 32
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http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC309
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Education Needs Bold Changes.
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Magill, Syd
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Dr. A. J. Brumbaugh, director of the Southern Regional Education Board, was the speaker at the Junior College of Broward County commencement ceremony in December 1966.
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1966-12-22
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BC2765
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http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC2765
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Newsman To Speak.
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Eugene C. Patterson editor of the Atlanta Constitution will be the principal speaker at the second annual Commencement program.
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1963-05-31
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BC1689
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http://purl.flvc.org/broward/fd/BC1689
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