They were the focus of a panel discussion ending UF's celebration of diversity during People Awareness Week.
Every story has a beginning, a middle an end.
We certainly aren't at the end of this saga, but I think we've come far enough to take a look back to reflect on where we started and to get an idea of how far we have to go. Taylor, director of the law school's Legal Information Center, was the first to speak. Taylor said she was very conscious she was setting the stage for other women when she decided UF was the place for her during the '50s. As Taylor closed, she encouraged students to set their goals high and work hard so they will reap success and enjoyment from their careers. In 1973, Thompson was one of the first African Americans to graduate from the law school.