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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.