A. P. Tureaud Jr.

Alexander Pierre Tureaud, Jr.
Born1936 (age 89–90)
New Orleans, Louisiana
Alma materLouisiana State University (removed)
Xavier University of Louisiana
Columbia University (MA)
OccupationsSpeaker; Artist; Educator; Author
ParentA. P. Tureaud, Sr.

Alexander Pierre "A. P." Tureaud, Jr. (born c. 1936) is an African-American speaker, artist, educator, and author. He is known for being the first black student at Louisiana State University, entering in 1953 after his father, A. P. Tureaud, Sr., sued the school. However, Tureaud, Jr. was removed from school by court order after 55 days.

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