Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White


Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White
Serving The University of Alabama since 1894.

The Crimson White

University president celebrates 60th anniversary of first black student accepted and enrolled

Elizabeth Elkin • February 5, 2016

University President Stuart Bell sent an email to students, faculty and staff on Feb. 5, 2016, marking the 60th anniversary of the day the first black student was accepted and enrolled at the University.On...

Racism undermines 'self-made man'

Carolyn Duke • February 2, 2015

Let’s talk about race. Let’s talk about the painful reality our society has created. Let’s face the blaring and unacceptable issues in our world today.Some readers may just have rolled their eyes...

Needed: More Students, Less Pickets

Needed: More Students, Less Pickets

James Hood • November 3, 2010

James Hood, who became the first black man enrolled at The University of Alabama in 1963, wrote this guest editorial in the Crimson White on June 27, 1963, 16 days after George Wallace’s Stand in the...