Murphy attended the University of Mississippi in 1945-46 . Harry S. Murphy `` passed '' -- he was black , but people thought he was white . 1945-46 , racial integration drew huge protest at the University of Mississippi . If no one asked , why tell ? The history of passing remains shadowy , but offers lessons , Murphy writes .
Murphy attended the University of Mississippi in 1945-46 . Harry S. Murphy `` passed '' -- he was black , but people thought he was white . 1945-46 , racial integration drew huge protest at the University of Mississippi . The history of passing remains shadowy , but offers lessons , Murphy writes .