Guest Column: 60 years ago Robert F. Kennedy spoke on racism, speech still applies today
(04/24/23 1:37am)
On April 25, 1963 — 60 years ago — Robert F. Kennedy spoke at a meeting of the University of South Carolina chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP). He was invited by chapter leaders who were interested in advancing the conversation about civil rights on campus and in the state. While Kennedy gave several commencement speeches, this one to a group of professors was unusual for him or for any attorney general.