Vivian Malone and Civil Rights

Vivian Malone, alongside James Hood, made history by enrolling at the University of Alabama in 1963, challenging segregation. Despite opposition from Governor George Wallace, they registered with federal support. Malone became the first African American graduate from the university in 1965, later working in civil rights and environmental justice. Her legacy paved the way for future generations.

What significant event in civil rights history involved Vivian Malone and James Hood?

• The March on Washington

• The Birmingham Campaign

• The Stand in the Schoolhouse Door

• The Selma to Montgomery March

Where was Vivian Malone born?

• Mobile, Alabama

• Montgomery, Alabama

• Birmingham, Alabama

• Huntsville, Alabama

Which organization supported Vivian Malone's application to the University of Alabama?

• National Association for the Advancement of Colored People

• Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

• Congress of Racial Equality

• Southern Christian Leadership Conference

Who was the governor of Alabama that opposed Malone and Hood's entry into the university?

• George C. Wallace

• Lurleen Wallace

• Jim Folsom

• John Patterson

What action did President Kennedy take to ensure Malone and Hood could register at the university?

• He personally visited the university

• He sent the FBI to escort them

• He federalized the National Guard

• He issued an executive order

What degree did Vivian Malone earn from the University of Alabama?

• Bachelor of Science in Education

• Bachelor of Arts in Sociology

• Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration

• Bachelor of Science in Political Science

In which department did Vivian Malone work as a research analyst after graduation?

• Department of Education

• Department of Health and Human Services

• Department of Justice

• Department of Labor

What position did Vivian Malone hold at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency?

• Director of Environmental Policy

• Director of Civil Rights and Urban Affairs

• Director of Public Relations

• Director of Environmental Research

When did Vivian Malone retire from her position at the Environmental Protection Agency?

• 2005

• 1996

• 1990

• 2000

What did Vivian Malone hope for future generations of African American students?

• That they would forget her legacy

• That they would face the same challenges

• That their journey would be easier

• That they would not attend the University of Alabama