60 years ago today: Front-page headline in the New York Times: “Negro Educator Chosen to Head Department at Brooklyn College. Howard University Professor Will be First of Race to Hold That Rank Here.” John Hope Franklin‘s appointment marks the first time an African-American has been appointed chairman of any department at a traditionally white institution. […]
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John Hope Franklin makes front-page news
Posted in On This Day, tagged brooklyn college, duke university, from slavery to freedom, howard university, john hope franklin, nc college for negroes, st augustine's college on February 15, 2016 | Leave a Comment »
Seven sites win roadside recognition
Posted in History, Tar Heelia, tagged a view form the south, anna j. cooper, blacks in congress, cherokee nc, dirt tracks, eastern band of cherokee, fairgrounds speedway, fayetteville nc, harpers ferry, indy racing, john brown, lewis leary, michael hill, nascar, nc highway historical markers, nimrod jarrett smith, omar ibn said, pea island lifesavers, raleigh, rep. george h. white, richard etheridge, st augustine's college, tarboro, us lifesaving station on June 2, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
Thanks to Michael Hill for this list of state highway historical markers approved by the advisory committee May 25: — Pea Island Lifesavers. Only U.S. Lifesaving Station manned by black crew. Led by Richard Etheridge, 1879-1899. — George H. White, 1852-1918. Represented the state’s “Black Second” district, U.S. House, 1897-1901. Last black Southerner in Congress […]
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