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    SLIDESHOW: First Black Graduate Statues

    Grace EverettBy Grace EverettApril 5, 2023Updated:April 5, 2023 Multimedia No Comments1 Min Read
    The statues of Baylor's first Black graduates, Barbara Walker (left) and Robert Gilbert (right), were revealed Tuesday. Grace Everett | Photographer
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    • Barbara Walker dedicating her statue to her late mother. Grace Everett | Photographer
    • Statue of one of Baylor’s first Black graduates, Barbara Walker. Grace Everett | Photographer
    • President Linda Livingstone giving a speech at the dedication of the first Black graduate statues. Grace Everett | Photographer
    • Statue of one of Baylor’s first Black graduates, Reverend Robert L. Gilbert. Grace Everett | Photographer
    • Robert Gilbert's son, Kenyatta, and Barbara Walker answering questions asked by the media. Grace Everett | Photographer
    • Brad Livingstone socializing with guests at the dedication of the first Black graduate statues. Grace Everett | Photographer
    • Ben Victor, sculptor of the statues, talking about his experience in creating the statues. Grace Everett | Photographer
    Barbara A. Walker Baylor History Ceremony Dillon Meek first Black graduates Linda Livingstone President Livingstone Rev. Robert L. Gilbert Statue unveiling Waco history
    Grace Everett

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