South Carolina college graduate goes viral after paying tribute to ancestors in graduation photos
Julian was so proud to attend the historic Black college, which was founded in 1870, to educate newly freed slaves. Slavery was abolished in 1865.
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Alonzo Julian a recent Allen University graduate poses as a former slave to pay homage to who ancestors who were beaten and killed for attempting to get an education. Author: Billie Jean Shaw Updated: 4:40 PM EDT May 13, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. Alonzo Julian graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Music from Allen University in Columbia, South Carolina last Saturday.
Julian was so proud to attend the historic Black college, which was founded in 1870, to educate newly freed slaves. Slavery was abolished in 1865.