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Alexander Lucius Twilight received his Bachelor's from Middlebury College in Vermont.
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Paul Laurence Dunbar High. Located in Washington, D.C.
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Built in Winter Park, FL. Open to African American children under the harsh conditions at the time.
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This court case ruled racial segregation as the "separate but equal" doctrine. Jim Crow laws and separate public accommodations of race were a common occurrence.
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This academy is a scholarly and artistic organization was founded in Washington D.C. and focused on the empowerment and education of African Americans. It was founded by Alexander Crummell.
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U.S. Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the racial segregation of the public schools was a violation to the 14th Amendment to the Constitution.
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These two icons sent troops to escort the Little Rock 9 to and from school to ensure their safety.
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Mobs prevented Little Rock Nine from entering school. School officials sent the kids home. September 25, The U.S. troops to personally escort the students to ensure their safety.
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This opportunity was made possible by the Higher Education Act of 1965, which increased federal funding for colleges and universities. https://www.britannica.com/topic/historically-black-colleges-and-universities
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From 2000 to 2018, college aged African Americans that attend college went from 31-37%
