40th Anniversary:Vivian Malone Jones and the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door

In 1963, Vivian Malone and James Hood successfully integrated the University of Alabama. In 2003, 40 years after the Stand in the Schoolhouse Door, Malone talked about the experience.

[@Andrala007]

She was gorgeous! Thank for for your bravery!

[@professorxaviour3649]

So fine! 😍😍😍

[@robertortiz8540]

Vivian Malone you are a brave lady RIP.

[@ari3lz3pp3lin]

I barely remembered this point in history being taught in school, or breezed over really. I was reminded due to the Bobby Kennedy documentary that just came out. Miss Malone was such a brave soul, as was James Hood. I'm glad that Bobby stood behind them for this. I hope we can all stand together as strongly today, as people, against racial problems of all sorts. God Bless the pioneers of freedom and equality.

[@mafoldsch1]

After reading Attorney General Eric Holder's speech at today's NAACP national gathering and noting his mention of his sister-in-law Vivian Malone Jones, I began to reminisce of her grace, poise, and courage in 1963 and how proud I was to be of her generation and a part of the Civil Rights Movement. My hope is that young people will find this YT posting and realize the importance of remaining vigilant so we never return to the way things were.

[@maryknoxperry389]

What a pretty lady. I always thought of her whenever I walked through the doorway of Foster Auditorium to theatre class.

[@professorxaviour3649]

Vivian was so pretty! 😍😍😍

[@larrywheels762]

Brave American heroe. She made our country better.

[@calvinbarnes7664]

She was a beautiful young lady and I'm proud of her and Jimmy Hood Calvin from Mobile Alabama

[@JillChristyGroup]

What a beautiful lady! Then and now.

[@professorxaviour3649]

She was stunning 😍

[@lisachristian273]

She is very intelligent and beautiful. Thank you Miss Jones for your bravery.

[@Lans888]

What a lovely lady. Hafts off to u Mrs. Jones.

[@mroctober05]

That is why I walked with pride on the Capstone

[@cmebans35]

👍

[@cmebans35]

Still standing for righteousness Still here by God's grace and mercy February 18 2021 Black History Month 2021

[@foodchef9721]

She just wanted an education. Can you imagine people hating her for that? 😌

[@johnnyreed8537]

Whatever liberties we have today, it is because brave outstanding people like Vivian Malone paved the way. We can't fathom what it must have been like to endure the nasty verbal abuse from the racist individuals who didn't want her there. I salute Miss Malone for her stand, her bravery and her commitment towards the movement...

[@jaamal6369]

I wonder if she ever thanked Forrest for picking up her book for her

[@patrickfurlong8221]

Vivian and Joe Namath remain good friends from their days at Bama.

[@lesterjordan2627]

My SHERO Queen Vivian Malone.

[@nos2799]

There is a word for female hero. It's HERO. Educate yourself, pleb...

[@cherubicnerd]

inspiring!

[@fazbell]

What a brave lady.

[@cmebans35]

Still standing for righteousness Jesus is Faithful Thank You Jesus for my children and prayer warriors October 21 2021

[@kbrown3464]

RIP

[@cmebans35]

🙌

[@stanleytimms8578]

I must give this freedom fighter a lot of credit, I don't think it would have been in my DNA to tolerate such abuse. I'm from the school of 'Do for Self' and open up your own schools. Integrate the resources for equity, not the people. Never spend your money where you are disrespected!

[@franksmith027]

R.I.P

[@qbnj806]

Pioneer hero

[@MrCeora]

What type of "people" would be so intimidated from anyone trying to get and education? And people have a problem with affirmative action. These southern bigots have been the true one to receive "preferential" treatment. This proud,beautiful, elegant, and regal lady died much too soon.

[@donaldcampbell767]

MrCeora White people

[@bobackland1467]

Happy she is gone

[@Ravi-xf8dw]

@@bobackland1467 you will be gone too soon hopefully

[@vikramgupta2326]

SMH. 1963. Not 1863. 1963! SMH.

[@tomlehr861]

Yay,took a lot of guts

[@cmebans35]

Sadly, racism is still prevalent in Mobile, Alabama; as well as in America. #TargetedIndividual #Gangstalking October 3, 2024

[@xoclur2024]

Stand with George Wallace!

[@patrickoduinn4787]

Real feminist.

[@darleneford5978]

Wow. He reminds me of Evil Trump and the capital riots.