True stories| George McLaurin-- Education changes the world
′′The only weapon capable of transforming the world... is EDUCATION′′ |
George McLaurin, the first black man admitted to the University of Oklahoma in 1948, was forced to sit in a corner away from his whites. But his name remains on the honor list as one of the top three students in the university. Here are his words:
′′Some colleagues looked at me like I was an animal, no one gave me a word, the masters seemed to be there for me, and didn't take my questions. But I devoted myself so much that afterwards they started looking for me to explain and clarify their questions".
′′The only weapon capable of transforming the world... is EDUCATION′