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Story July 21, 1962

Jackson Advocate

Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi

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Charlayne Hunter, one of the first Black students to integrate the University of Georgia, wins a sponsored trip to Africa and Europe for her essay on American women's interest in Africa's development. The $1,000 prize covers a tour from July 26 to Aug. 27 with sorority members.

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U. Of Georgia Negro Coed To Tour Africa

Atlanta- Charlayne Hunter, a journalism major and one of two Negro students who integrated the University of Georgia several years ago, has won an all-expense trip to Africa and Europe sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta sorority and will tour the two areas July 26 through Aug. 27.

She won the $1,000 trip for writing the best essay on the subject "Why Should We As American Women have An Interest In The Growth And Development Of Africa?" She will be accompanied on the trip by members of the sorority.

What sub-type of article is it?

Biography Personal Triumph Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Triumph Fortune Reversal

What keywords are associated?

University Integration Charlayne Hunter Africa Tour Essay Contest Delta Sigma Theta

What entities or persons were involved?

Charlayne Hunter

Where did it happen?

Atlanta, University Of Georgia

Story Details

Key Persons

Charlayne Hunter

Location

Atlanta, University Of Georgia

Event Date

July 26 Through Aug. 27

Story Details

Charlayne Hunter, a journalism major and one of two Negro students who integrated the University of Georgia several years ago, wins a $1,000 all-expense trip to Africa and Europe sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta sorority for writing the best essay on why American women should be interested in Africa's growth and development. She will tour the areas accompanied by sorority members.

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