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Mary Frances Early: The Quiet Trailblazer

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This documentary film, narrated by esteemed journalist Monica Pearson, traces Mary Frances Early’s integral role in the desegregation of the University of Georgia and her triumph as the first African American graduate. The documentary also covers Early’s formative years and illuminates her superior academic and professional achievements.

Aired: 09/18/18

Rating: NR

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