NORMAN, Okla. ( KFOR ) — Dr. George Henderson is a household name at the University of Oklahoma, leaving his mark etched in the lives of several generations. He sat down with News 4 on Thursday to reflect on his incredible legacy.
“I would be the third African-American professor at the University of Oklahoma, and I would have an opportunity to teach. Ninety percent of my students would be non-black, and I therefore could be a voice,” said Dr. Henderson.
In the 1960s, Dr. Henderson moved to Norman from Detroit, Michigan, with his wife Barbara and seven kids.
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The Henderson’s were the first African-American family to purchase a home in Norman, which at the time was deeply rooted in segregation and known as a sundown town.
Spending 58 years committing his life to teaching the next generation, Dr. Henderson has won countless awards for his service and impact…