Title
1950: Parren Mitchell becomes the first Black student at UMD
Subject
In 1950, Parren J. Mitchell applied to the UMD, hoping to obtain his Master's in Sociology. However, he was turned down due to his race. Represented by Thurgood Marshall and the NAACP, Mitchell successfully sued the University, forcing them to admit him to the graduate program. University administration attempted to offer Mitchell enrollment but not allow him to attend the main campus; however, Mitchell stood firm, attaining full student status.