by Teaching History | Feb 28, 2016 | College, Education
This date in 1895 marks the founding of Bluefield State College. One of over 100 historically black colleges and universities in America, it was established as a Black teachers college by an act of the West Virginia Legislature. In February of that year, Senator...
by Teaching History | Feb 26, 2016 | College, Education
The creation of Cookman Institute in 1872 is celebrated on this date. This was one of the first schools for Blacks that preceded America’s many Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Located in Jacksonville, Florida the Rev. S. B. Darnell founded this school,...
by Teaching History | Feb 18, 2016 | College, Education
On this day in 1867 Morehouse College was organized in Augusta, Georgia. The institution was later moved to Atlanta.
by Teaching History | May 22, 2015 | Education, History
On this date in 1863 in North Carolina, the United States Department of War established the Bureau of Colored Troops, to help the Union Army fight the Civil War. Regiments of colored troops from all states of the nation were reorganized into what became known as the...
by Teaching History | May 6, 2015 | Education, Scholarships
Congressional Black Caucus Foundation The CBCF is now accepting applications through April 30 for this summer’s China study program. STEM students (those studying science, technology, engineering and mathematics) would travel in late June, while business and trade...
