Oral history conducted for the Living the Legacy: 50th Anniversary of African Americans in Residence commemoration. Thomas L. Johnson, Jr. arrived at William & Mary in 1988. During his time at William & Mary he participated in Ebony Expressions, the Black Students Organization, and was a member and president of Alpha Phi Alpha. Johnson received a Bachelor of Arts in Government and graduated in 1992. He then went on to pursue a career in law, receiving his J.D. at Wake Forest University, and has worked as both Assistant and Deputy Commonwealth Attorney in the state of Virginia. He is currently an attorney at Bricker Anderson P.C. in Richmond, Virginia. In his interview, Johnson outlines the negative experience he experienced at an admissions visit to UVA, ultimately leading to his attending William & Mary. He recalls that the dichotomy between minority and majority students was most apparent in the amenities provided to the majority (white) organizations, while black individuals and organizations had to actively request similar amenities. He reflects fondly on the impact of individuals such as Dean Carroll Hardy, members of the cafeteria staff, and the black community of broader Williamsburg. When asked if William & Mary prepared him for law school and his professional trajectory following, Johnson replies, “Definitely. The answer to that is 110% yes.” He ends the interview by expressing his gratitude that the college is supporting efforts to memorialize the African American experience.