Tag: Black education pioneers
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Aurelius Paul Martinez, who made history as one of Baton Rouge High School’s first Black students during 1963 integration, has passed away at 78, leaving a legacy of courage against segregation.
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Melvin B. Tolson Jr. made history as the first full-time Black professor at the University of Oklahoma in 1959. His legacy as an educator and mentor continues to inspire generations.
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Explore the inspiring life of Enolia Pettigen McMillan, pioneering educator and civil rights leader, as Morgan State University honors her legacy with a new housing development.
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