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EVENT PHOTOS

Additional photos on African American Studies Program site

Opening Doors Reception

Monday, June 9, 2003 — attended by Pioneers and others at the Jemison House in Tuscaloosa. Click photos to view larger versions.

	UA President Dr. Robert E. Witt (center) with David and Mary Mathews.
	Cheree Causey, UA Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, with Pioneer James Blackmon.

Media and the Moment: Images of the Schoolhouse Door

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 — held at the Bryant Conference Center and moderated by John Cochran of ABC News, the program featured viewing of a documentary of the Kennedy-Wallace confrontation over desegregation at UA and speakers on various topics. Click photos to view larger versions.

	Moderator John Cochran of ABC News speaks. To his right are (L-R) panelists Jim Lipscomb, Robert Drew, and Mary Ann Watson.
	John Cochran and Mary Ann Watson, historian of television in the Kennedy years.

News Conference

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 — held at the Bryant Conference Center. Click photos to view larger versions.

	UA President Dr. Robert E. Witt speaks as (L-R) Samory Pruitt, Robert Kennedy Jr., Autherine Lucy Foster, James Hood, and Vivian Malone Jones look on.
	Robert Kennedy Jr. responds to a question.

Pioneer Scholarship Dinner and Gala

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 — the program, held at the Bryant Conference Center, featured ABC 33/40 News Anchor Keisa Sharpe as Master of Ceremonies. The program included recognition of committee members and Pioneers and reflections from Pioneers. Click photos to view larger versions.

Pioneers and others at Pioneer Scholarship Dinner and Gala.

Pioneer Recognition Program

Tuesday, June 10, 2003 — the program, held at the Moody Music Concert Hall, featured Robert Kennedy Jr. as keynote speaker and UA Dean Dr. Culpepper Clark as Master of Ceremonies. The program included remarks by UA President Dr. Robert E. Witt and a video tribute to the Pioneers. Click photos to view larger versions.

	UA President Dr. Robert E. Witt speaks as Pioneers look on from the stage.
	Keynote speaker Robert Kennedy Jr.
	Pioneers on stage honored with a standing ovation.

Community Celebration on the Quad

Wednesday, June 11, 2003 — the event featured food from a variety of vendors, children's games, musical performances, and recognitions and announcements. Click photos to view larger versions.

	African-American University of Alabama Alumni Reunion Gospel Choir performs on the Quad.
	Tuscaloosa City Schools Festival Arts Chorus performs.

Candlelight Vigil and Culminating Program

Wednesday, June 11, 2003 — a procession to Foster Auditorium was followed by a candlelight vigil and culminating program. The program included UA Professor Dr. Harold Bishop as Master of Ceremonies, welcome from UA President Dr. Robert E. Witt, speaker Vivian Malone Jones, and remarks by Alabama Governor Bob Riley. Click photos to view larger versions.

	Autherine Lucy Foster was honored with a hood signifying her receipt of a master's degree from UA in 1992.
	(L-R) Alabama Governor Bob Riley, UA President Dr. Robert E. Witt, and Vivian Malone Jones.