Harvey Gantt
Harvey Gantt was the first African American student to attend Clemson University when he began classes February 1, 1963. He went on to become a successful architect.
Harvey Gantt was the first African American student to attend Clemson University when he began classes February 1, 1963. He went on to become a successful architect.
Septima Poinsette Clark was an African American educator and activist for equal rights who worked with the NAACP and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Born in Silver, Clarendon County, SC, Althea Gibson was the first African-American player to win Wimbledon and U.S. National tennis championships.
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