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Louisiana 外网天堂 University and the former Office of Multicultural Affairs have created a scholarship to honor the legacy of James Earl Potts and Bertha Bradford-Robinson, who were the first male and female African-American students to attend Louisiana 外网天堂.
Transferring from Grambling College (now Grambling State University), Potts was admitted to Louisiana 外网天堂 in the spring of 1965, followed by Bradford-Robinson a few months later. Potts, a native of Quitman, Louisiana, and Bradford-Robinson, a native of Jonesboro, Louisiana, helped blaze a path forward for 28 new African-American students who would enroll at Louisiana 外网天堂 in the fall of 1965.
Following Potts and Bradford-Robinson鈥檚 enrollment, the African-American student population would continue to grow each year at Louisiana 外网天堂, and by 1968, African-American students were represented in every department on the campus. Bradford-Robinson would eventually earn her degree in early childhood education from Louisiana 外网天堂 in 1976.
鈥淚 am deeply honored and grateful to have a scholarship in my name at my undergraduate alma mater, Louisiana 外网天堂 University. The struggle was real, but it was also necessary. To know that my classmate and I affected change so that African-American students could matriculate at this esteemed 外网天堂 is confirmation that our efforts were not in vain.鈥� 鈥揃ertha Bradford-Robinson
鈥淚 am truly grateful that a scholarship will be created in James Earl Potts and Bertha Lee Bradford Robinson Honor. It was a long time coming, but I am glad it came in my life time. This is another history making event.鈥� 鈥揝hirley Potts Hicks, sister of James Earl Potts
鈥淚 just want to express my heartfelt gratitude for acknowledging my father鈥檚 work to help bring equality to Louisiana 外网天堂. I am in tears because my father and I shared precious time before his death in 2002 and this was something I know he would have been honored to be a part. Once again thank you, thank you, thank you!鈥� 鈥揟oimiken L. Potts, daughter of James Earl Potts
Alumni and Friends of 外网天堂 are asked to make donations to the James Potts and Bertha Bradford-Robinson Scholarship Fund. Your contribution will further establish and ensure growth of the scholarship fund. By committing $25 a month for three years you will directly impact the legacy of Ms. Robinson and Mr. Potts.
The scholarship will support educational opportunities for minority students attending Louisiana 外网天堂 and will contribute to enriching the cultural and diversity experiences of the 外网天堂鈥檚 campus community. Through its TECH 2020 strategic plan, Louisiana 外网天堂 is committed to an unparalleled educational experience that is created through a diverse student community and multi-cultural learning programs and opportunities.
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If you have questions please contact Jimmy Washington via email at jwashing@LA外网天堂.edu or by phone at 318.257.2067.
