Michigan Normal's Segregated Practice House

About this episode

This episode discusses a 1942 incident at Michigan State Normal College where students stood against discrimination.

This episode shares a powerful story from 1942 at Michigan State Normal College, where eight college women preparing to become teachers faced discrimination when an African American classmate was excluded from shared housing. In an inspiring act of solidarity, the seven white students refused to participate unless their classmate was included, leading the college to allow an integrated living arrangement. Their experience became a lasting lesson in courage, fairness, and standing together in the face of injustice. ___________________________ Produced by Michigan History Magazine

People in this episode

Host: LCC Connect

Topics covered

• discrimination
• solidarity
• education
• integration
• courage
• injustice

Keywords

• Michigan Normal
• segregation
• housing
• college women
• discrimination
• solidarity
• education

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Michigan State Normal College

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