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The Charlotte Observer, N.C., Tommy Tomlinson column: Articles, photos, documentary tell story of Dorothy Counts.(Column)

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| September 04, 2007 | This material is published under license from the publisher through the Gale Group, Farmington Hills, Michigan. All inquiries regarding rights should be directed to the Gale Group. (Hide copyright information)Copyright

Byline: Tommy Tomlinson

Sep. 4--Today marks the 50th anniversary of a historic day in Charlotte.

On the morning of Sept. 4, 1957, three black students integrated the city schools. Dorothy Counts went to Harding High; Gus Roberts went to Central High; and his sister Girvaud went to Piedmont Junior High. The next day, Delois Huntley became the fourth when she entered Alexander Graham Junior High.

Many white Charlotteans opposed integrated schools; at Harding, a crowd of students made life so rough for Dorothy that she left after four days in class.

They were days of hope, fear, confusion and courage.

The Observer is remembering…

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