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"7 Negro Teachers Told To Expand on Plea before Court"
The Ohio Supreme Court set a time limit of 15 days for the seven teachers, including Willis Gravely, to plead further in their court suit seeking teaching assignments without discrimination based on color.
"7 Teachers File Suit Against Lockland Board"
Seven teachers' action against the Lockland School Board asking for assignment to Lockland High School without discrimination based on color. One of the seven teachers listed is Willis Gravely.
"Dismiss Suit of Teachers"
Recapping the dismissal of the suit brought against Lockland School Board via Ohio Supreme Court. The dismissal was requested by the seven participating teachers, including Willis Gravely.
"Fighting For School Equality"
A history of Calfee Training School and the fight for equalized education in Pulaski.
"Former Lockland Teachers Seek High Court Order"
Teachers including Willis Gravely sought a state Supreme Court order to be rehired in the Lockland District school system. They asked the court for a writ of mandamus, stating the Lockland Board of Education "maintained racial segregation through its…
"Kappas Win Jabberwock Given By Bluefield AKA"
A fraternity in which Willis Gravely participated at Bluefield State won the jabberwock.
"Negro Teachers Continue Action: Suit Is Withdrawn From High Court"
Seven teachers withdrew their suit against the Lockland School Board, and their attorney hinted at further action but did not share details. The case began when Lockland's Wayne HIgh School, a Black high school, was closed, and the teachers were…
"Pulaski, Va." - April 15, 1967
Updates and announcements happening in the Black community-- Willis Gravely listed as visiting Mrs. W.R. Harmon
"W. Virginia-- Bluefield"- April 9, 1938
Updates and announcements happening in the Black community-- this article mentions Willis Gravely as a senior at Bluefield State Teachers College, where he led discussion during a program.
"Warm Lockland-Wayne Memories"
Lillie and Willis Gravely share memories of Lockland-Wayne High School, where they taught. The building closed in 1958 and in 1988 was being sold.