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Alcorn State University
Lorman, MS
Alcorn State University, founded in 1871, is the oldest public HBCU in the United States, established on the grounds of Oakland College—a former school for white students—representing the bold reallocation of resources during Reconstruction.
Counter-Narrative
The myth this site refutes: that Black communities lacked investment in learning. HBCUs and freedom schools existed before many white institutions.
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"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"
"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"
"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"