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Find Problems Says Greenlaw

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Dr. Ralph Greenlaw, the second chairman of the Good Neighbor Council, expanded the organization's vision. As a member of the Raleigh Community Relations Committee, Greenlaw insisted upon greater contact and collaboration with the Mayor's office…

First African Americans Receive Football Scholarship

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First African Americans to receive full football scholarships.

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Willie Burden and Charlie Young are the first African Americans to receive full football scholarships at North Carolina State University.

First Black Basketball Recruit

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First Black Football Player

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First Female Basketball Team

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In 1974, North Carolina State establishes its first women's basketball team. Gwen Jenkins and Cynthia Stelle become the first African-American women to play basketball.

First integrated basketball team

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First integrated football team 1967

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Genetics Research at NCSU

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Going Places; Students Walking by the Belltower

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Several black students walk in front of the belltower during the 1970s.