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UREC celebrates Black History Month's People to Know!

In 1950, Charles Cooper was drafted into the NBA as the 13th overall pick in the second round by the Boston Celtics.

Chuck Cooper

Chuck Cooper

Former NBA Player

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Corrinne Tarver is the first coach for Fisk University's gymnastics team and was the first African American gymnast herself to win the NCAA All-Around.

Corrinne Tarver

Corrinne Tarver

Gymnastics Coach

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Cullen Jones is an Olympic Gold Medalist in swimming.

Cullen Jones

Cullen Jones

Swimmer

Earl Lloyd was drafted in the NBA in 1950; he was picked in the 9th round as the 100th pick.

Earl Lloyd

Earl Lloyd

Former NBA Player

Jordynn Cromartie helped form the first ever Fisk University gymnastics team.

Jordynn Cromartie

Jordynn Cromartie

Gymnast

UREC celebrates the life of the late Juliette Moore.

Juliette Moore

Juliette Moore

Former NIRSA President

Lacee Green is our Feb 7th BHM Honoree!

Lacee Green

Lacee Green

Physical Trainer

Lauryn Williams is the first American woman to medal in both the Summer and Winter Olympics.

Lauryn Williams

Lauryn Williams

Runner & Bobsledder

Nat Clifton signed with the New York Knickerbockers in 1950.

Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton

Nat "Sweetwater" Clifton

Former NBA Player

Nelson Vails is the only African American to have won an Olympic medal in cycling.

Nelson Vails

Nelson Vails

Cyclist

Sophia Danenberg was the first Black American to summit Mt. Everest.

Sophia Danenberg

Sophia Danenberg

Mountaineer

Tonya Johnson is one of two African American volleyball coaches in the SEC.

Tonya Johnson

Tonya Johnson

Volleyball Coach