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Dr. Etta Simpson-Ray

Tennessee State University

About

Etta Simpson-Ray, a Tennessee State University alumna, took part in the Nashville student sit-ins. She later worked as an educator.

Accomplishments

  • Participant in the Nashville student sit-ins.
  • Tennessee State University alumna and educator.
  • Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame in 2011.

Year of award

2011

Inducted into the National Black College Alumni Hall of Fame — Civil Rights.