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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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The University of Chicago’s Independent Student Newspaper since 1892

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Georgiana Simpson graduating from the University of Chicago. Simpson’s photo was featured in the NAACP’s magazine The Crisis in 1921. Courtesy of NAACP archives.

The Fight for Dormitory Desegregation at UChicago

By Leah Tabakh / February 28, 2025
The story of dormitory desegregation is an early example of the University community challenging UChicago to confront its institutional barriers and push it toward greater inclusivity.
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