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Celia Dial Saxon becomes 1st African American with building name on USC Columbia campus

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO) — The University of South Carolina held a dedication ceremony for the Celia Dial Saxon Residence Hall on Lincoln street. According to university officials, Saxon is the first African American to be honored with a building name on the Columbia campus. Born in 1857, Saxon was one of the first African American students to attend South Carolina…