Tag: education pioneer

Clifton R. Wharton Jr, Visionary Leader and First Black MSU President Who Transformed Education and Business, Dies at 98

Nov 18, 2024

Explore the life and achievements of Clifton R. Wharton Jr., MSU’s first Black president and a visionary leader in education and business.
How Tennis Star Coco Gauff’s Grandmother, Yvonne Lee Odom, Broke Barriers as the First Black Student at Delray Beach’s Seacrest High in 1961

Jul 1, 2024

Discover how Coco Gauff’s grandmother, Yvonne Lee Odom, made history as the first Black student at Delray Beach’s Seacrest High in 1961, paving the way for future generations.
Meet Sarah Smith Tompkins Garnet The First African American Female Principal In The New York Public Schools

Feb 23, 2024

All about Sarah Smith Tompkins Garnet, the first African American female principal in the New York Public Schools. Discover her remarkable journey from early teaching career to leadership at Public School Number 81 and her contributions to civil…

Clifton R. Wharton Jr, Visionary Leader and First Black MSU President Who Transformed Education and Business, Dies at 98