In 1961, Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter became the first Black students to enroll at the University of Georgia. Facing down adversity, they succeeded in desegregating the campus and winning a battle in the broader struggle for civil rights. However, the process of integration and building a more inclusive university continues today.
Join the Institute for Women's Studies in celebrating Women's History Month with a virtual screening of Councilwoman. The film will be available to stream from Monday, March 29 - Friday, April 2, 2021. For more information, contact Terri at TLHAT@uga.edu.
This event series is sponsored by the Lucy Hargrett Draper Center and Archives for the Study of the Rights of Women in History and Law.
Join the Institute for Women's Studies in celebrating Women's History Month with a virtual screening of Without a Whisper. The film will be available to stream from Monday, March 22 - Friday, March 26, 2021. Contact Terri at TLHAT@uga.edu for more info.
This event series is sponsored by the Lucy Hargrett Draper Center and Archives for the Study of the Rights of Women in History and Law.
Join the UGA Institute for Women's Studies in celebrating Women's History Month with a virtual keynote address, "Behind Every Great Woman Are Great Women" presented by Deborah Scott on Tuesday, March 16 at 4:00 p.m.
For more information contact Terri Hatfield at TLHAT@uga.edu.
This event series is sponsored by the Lucy Hargrett Draper Center and Archives for the Study of the Rights of Women in History and Law.
Join the UGA Institute for Women's Studies in celebrating Women's History Month with a screening of Belly of the Beast. The film will be available to stream from Monday, March 1 - Friday, March 5, 2021. Contact Terri at TLHAT@uga.edu for more info.
This event series is sponsored by the Lucy Hargrett Draper Center and Archives for the Study of the Rights of Women in History and Law.
Join the Institute for Women's Studies in celebrating Women's History Month with a screening of Standing on My Sisters' Shoulders. The film will be available to stream from Monday, March 1 - Friday, March 5, 2021. For more information contact Terri Hatfield at TLHAT@uga.edu.
This event is sponsored by the Lucy Hargrett Draper Center and Archives for the Study of the Rights of Women in History and Law.
“Lillian Smith was one of the first white southern authors to speak out publicly against the evils of segregation. She was shamed, ridiculed and silenced for her beliefs. She couldn't look away. She never gave up.”
“Lillian Smith was one of the first white southern authors to speak out publicly against the evils of segregation. She was shamed, ridiculed and silenced for her beliefs. She couldn't look away. She never gave up.”
Join the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library for a virtual discussion of the book Rap on Trial: Race, Lyrics, and Guilt in America with co-author Andrea L. Dennis.
Join the Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library for a virtual panel discussion on the new exhibit, The Hargrett Hours: Exploring Medieval Manuscripts.
