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Frances Wilson, 1961.

Frances, a 23 year old student at Tennessee State University, was expelled for her participation in the Freedom Rides along with 14 other students.  In 2008, the expelled students all received honorary doctorates from Tennessee State University.  Sadly, Frances did not live long enough to receive her degree.  

Historically Black Colleges were predominately NOT in favor of the Civil Rights activism that we all celebrate today.