Vivian Malone Jones
Vivian Juanita Malone Jones (July 15, 1942 – October 13, 2005) was one of the first two black students to enroll at the University of Alabama in 1963, and in 1965 became the university's first black graduate. She was made famous when George Wallace, the Governor of Alabama, attempted to block her and James Hood from enrolling at the all-white university.
Vivian Malone Jones | |
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Malone registering for classes at University of Alabama, 1963 | |
| Born | Vivian Juanita Malone Jones July 15, 1942 |
| Died | October 13, 2005 (aged 63) |
| Alma mater | Alabama A&M University University of Alabama |
| Known for | Integrating the University of Alabama |
| Spouse | Mack Arthur Jones |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | Eric Holder (brother-in-law) Jeff Malone (nephew) |
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