Luther McClellan, first Black graduate at Memphis State, dies at 83
The university honored McClellan in 2021, when it dedicated the Alumni Mall to him. (Submitted)
“Something that he made very clear is that once you make up your mind that this is your goal, you stick with it, and you don’t let anything deter you from it,” said Linda Hall, associate dean of multicultural affairs.
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Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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