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1882 - First School for African Americans

The first school for 253 black students opens in the basement of the black community's Episcopal Church. An important advocate for blacks arrives: Dr. J.T. Williams, a renowned doctor and educator.

Exhibit & Section: 
History Timeline [1]
Industrial South 1879-1913 [2]
Node Order: 
40
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Event Date Field: 
Sunday, January 1, 1882
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[1] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/history-timeline [2] https://www.cmstory.org/exhibits/industrial-south-1879-1913