Institutions of Higher Learning Established

HBCU Timeline: 1837 to 1870

Historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) are institutions of higher education established with the purpose of providing training and education to

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(1919) William Pickens, “The Kind of Democracy the Negro Expects”

William Pickens was born in 1881, the year Tuskegee Institute was founded. By the time of Booker T. Washington’s death in 1915, Pickens at age 35 had already become a major spokesperson on the direction of black education in the United States. Born in South Carolina but educated in

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Columbus Avenue African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church [Boston] (1838- )

The Columbus Avenue African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Zion Church in Boston, Massachusetts is most famous as the site of the July 30, 1903 Boston Riot. Although it is not the oldest African American church in the state of Massachusetts, it represents a critical moment in early 20th century

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Jul

30

1903

America is My Home | Afro

Today, they stand as beacons of light, shining examples to the next generation of what we can accomplish with our God-given talents, the freedoms we enjoy, the opportunities available in our nation and, yes, a whole lot of

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Source: Afro | The Black Media Authority

Booker T. Washington gains honorary degree

Booker T. Washington receives an honorary degree from Harvard University.

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Apr

15

1896

Trotter, William Monroe (1872-1934)

WilliamMonroe Trotter was a major early twentieth century civil rights activist knownprimarily for launching the first major challenge to the political dominance ofTuskegee Institute founder Booker T. Washington and as an inspiration for the formation of theNational Association for the Advancement

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Source: Black Past

Apr

7

1934

Guyanese Fr John Persaud appointed Catholic Bishop of Mandeville

Father (Fr) John Persaud from Guyana, has been appointed Bishop of the Catholic Church in

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Source: Jamaica Gleaner

George Washington Carver

George Washington Carver , (born 1861?, near Diamond Grove, Missouri, U.S.—died January 5, 1943, Tuskegee, Alabama), American agricultural chemist, agronomist, and experimenter whose development of new products derived from peanuts (groundnuts), sweet potatoes, and soybeans helped revolutionize

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Source: Brittanica

Jan

5

1943

African-American Civil Rights Movement (1865–1896)

The African-American Civil Rights Movement (1865–1896) refers to the post-Civil War reform movements in the United States aimed at eliminating racial discrimination against African Americans, improving educational and employment opportunities, and establishing electoral power. This period between

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Olivet Baptist Church (OBC) [Chicago] (1850- )

The Olivet Baptist Church (OBC), founded on April 6, 1850, was at one time the largest Protestant church in the world, reaching 20,000 members under the leadership of Pastor Lacey Kirk Williams. It is the second oldest black church in Chicago, Illinois and the oldest African American Baptist church

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Source: Black Past

Apr

6

1850

The First U.S. Merchant Ship

Booker T. Washington, the first U.S. merchant ship commanded by a Black captain (Hugh Mulzac), launched at Wilmington, Delaware.

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Sep

29

1940

Netflix CEO Seeks to Set Example with $120 Million Donation to Black Colleges, Morehouse President Responds

The multimillion-dollar gift is especially notable for its size: It’s reportedly the largest individual gift in support of student scholarships at Historically Black Colleges and Universities

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Trump Administration Extends Visa Ban To Non-Immigrants

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is extending a ban on green cards issued outside the United States until the end of the year and adding many temporary work visas to the freeze, including those used heavily by technology companies and multinational

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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Drake & Megan Thee Stallion Lead 2020 BET Awards Nominations

The list of nominees reveals that Drake brought in the most nominations, including Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Video of the Year, and two nominations each for Best Collaboration and

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Source: The Urban Daily

National Museum of African American History and Culture Offers Free “Talking About Race” Web Portal

Research shows that many people feel they do not have the information needed to discuss race in a way that is candid, safe and respectful of other viewpoints and a wealth of resources to inform and guide discussions—videos, role-playing exercises, targeted questions and more, said

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Source: GOOD BLACK NEWS

Charles Booker Suddenly Has Progressives Excited About Kentucky

But in the last three weeks, progressive state Rep. Charles Booker, the youngest Black state lawmaker elected in Kentucky in nearly a century, has interrupted McGrath’s quiet stroll to the

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Source: HuffPost - Breaking News, U.S. and World News | HuffPost-0

West Virginia, Born Out Of The Civil War, Grapples With Confederate Monuments

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Adams, John Quincy ["J. Q."] (1848-1922)

Educator, newspaper publisher and politician John Quincy Adams is best known as the editor of the Western Appeal/The Appeal of St. Paul, Minnesota. He held the position from 1886 to

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Ali, Duse Mohamad (1866-1945)

Scholar, playwright, journalist, and African nationalist, Duse Mohamad Ali was born in Alexandria, Egypt on November 24, 1866 to an Egyptian father, Ali Abdul Salam and a Sudanese mother, whose name is unknown. At a very young age Ali was sent to study in England under the tutelage of Captain Duse

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Source: Black Past

Jun

25

1945

Booker Washington in Seattle, 1913

An unusual incidence of interracial solidarity between blacks and Asian Americans occurred during Booker T. Washington’s visit to Seattle. In March 1913, Washington embarked on a national speaking tour in order to raise money for Tuskegee Institute, the chronically underfunded “Normal and

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Tunisia: 'Youth & Environment' Call for Proposals Launched

Tunis/Tunisia — In partnership with the French Institute of Tunisia (IFT) and the Innovative Projects from Civil Societies and Coalitions of Actors (PISCCA), France's embassy in Tunisia launches the "Youth & Environment" call for proposals, the IFT said on its Facebook

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Source: allAfrica.com

Ask A Slave Ep 5: Two Sides to Every Coin [VIDEO]

Ask A Slave Ep 5: Two Sides to Every Coin

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Source: Black Then

Opinion: The intersection of rage, fear and hope

The hardest thing I had to do last week was explain to my sons why they are hated by certain people, and how their skin color will be weaponized against

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Source: Atlanta Daily World - Powered by Real Times Media

Westchester Rotary Club to present scholarships June 24

WESTCHESTER — The Rotary Club of Westchester will present a variety of scholarship awards to some of the area’s best and brightest high school students during a special “drive-through” ceremony and parade beginning at 12:30 p.m. June 24 at the Westchester Family YMCA Annex at 8020 Alverstone

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George Washington Carver

Born in Missouri around 1864 during the years of Civil War (the exact date and year in which he was born not being known), George Washington Carver was a son of an enslaved couple, Mary and Giles. Only a week after his birth, invaders from Arkansas, a neighboring state, kidnapped him along with his

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Source: Black History Resources

Jan

5

1943

Booker T. Washington

Booker T. Washington was a renowned nineteenth century African American author and most importantly advisor to presidents of the United States. Besides being a remarkable orator, he was also an educator. Washington came a long way from slavery to eventually become a prominent leader and championed

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Source: Black History Resources

Apr

5

1856

The Artist and Activist Behind Birmingham’s Black Lives Matter Street Mural

Work began Wednesday on a “Black Lives Matter’’ street art installation in downtown Birmingham near Railroad

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Source: The Birmingham Times

Justices reject end to protections for young immigrants

The outcome seems certain to elevate the issue in Trump’s campaign, given the anti-immigrant rhetoric of his first presidential run in 2016 and immigration restrictions his administration has imposed since

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Source: Black News Channel - Black News Channel

Black with a Capital “B”: Mainstream Media Join Black Press in Upper-casing Race

Last week, Norman Pearlstine, the editor of the LA Times, sent a memo to staffers announcing that the publication will begin capitalizing “B” in the word Black in its articles when referring to a race of

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Source: Black Voice News | The Voice of the Black Community in California

African-American Civil Rights Movement (1896–1954)

The Civil Rights Movement in the United States was a long, primarily nonviolent series of events to bring full civil rights and equality under the law to all Americans. The movement has had a lasting impact on United States society, in its tactics, the increased social and legal acceptance of civil

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