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Welcome to "Opening Doors, Opening Minds," Dateline Alabama's guide to the 40th anniversary of the "Stand at the Schoolhouse Door." This special section consists of articles, profiles, links and multimedia about the "Stand."

In addition to covering the event, we look at how racism has continued to end -- and exist -- at UA. For the only way to keep the doors completely open is to never stop looking inside ....

-- Staff

NOTE: Although the anniversary is now over, continue to check back for a complete recap of the week's events, including stories, photo galleries and videos.



University of Alabama President Robert Witt leaves the President's Mansion Wednesday to join the closing ceremonies of "Opening Doors" on the Quad. The evening's events included a candlelight vigil and a procession to Foster Auditorium. Learn more »

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'Opening Doors' concludes with speeches, storms, strides forward
 Although weather interrupted the proceedings, the emotions remained high as Vivian Malone Jones and Gov. Bob Riley spoke at the conclusion of "Opening Doors." The applause of the crowd didn't create enough of a wind to cool the hot summer air, but Mother Nature intervened and sent a pleasant breeze and a brief downpour, driving the entire crowd into Foster Auditorium through the doors that were closed to so many for so long.
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Celebration on Quad brings music, dance to 'Opening Doors' »
A new generation celebrates integration at UA »
Behind a 'Crisis': Filmmakers return to the Capstone »
Robert Kennedy Jr. and pioneers speak on importance of 'Opening Doors' »
Why we celebrate: The importance of the 'Schoolhouse Door' »
University to commemorate first African-American students »
 New sororities seek to break race barriers in UA Greek system »
 Change not welcomed in SGA? »
 Shula hiring stirs race issues for some »
Vivian Malone Jones: Leading the way »
James Hood: Still working for equality »
Autherine Lucy Foster returns to the schoolhouse door »

Dateline Alabama is the news Web site of the College of Communication and Information Sciences. The special section, "Opening Doors, Opening Minds," was designed and developed by Graphics Editor Mike Lowe and Editor in Chief Major Highfield. News Editor Danny Hanbery and Professor George Daniels oversaw editing and reporting. Special thanks to Daniels' Web journalism class for its contributions.

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