Many people know the turmoil that ensued when nine black students integrated Central High School in Little Rock, Ark., in 1957. But few have probably heard of Dorothy Counts-Scoggin. She integrated ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) — A South Carolina artist, inspired by the life of Charlotte civil rights pioneer Dorothy “Dot” Counts-Scoggins, presented her with her portrait on Thursday. Joey ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. In collaboration with Johnson C. Smith University, alumna Dorothy Counts-Scoggins reflects on the historic events of September 4, ...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just over 65 years after a walk that changed the fabric of Charlotte during the civil rights era, icon Dorothy Counts-Scoggins returned to her old stomping grounds. In 1957, ...

In 1957, 15-year-old Dorothy Counts became the first black student to attend Harding High School in Charlotte, N.C. Escorted by Dr. Edwin Thompkins, a family friend, she endured jeers by boys who spat ...

In 1957, Dorothy Counts-Scoggins integrated her school in Charlotte, N.C. Now students at her old campus unveiled a plaque to honor her. Dorothy Counts-Scoggins Honored At High School She Integrated ...