Heman Sweatt was a highly regarded educator, postal worker, and activist. He is most remembered for his role in the landmark lawsuit 'Sweatt vs. Painter.' Heman Marion Sweatt was born on December 11, 1912 to James Leonard Sweatt and Ella Rose Perry. His father had attended Prairie View Normal School, graduated in 1880 and became […]
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