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Cheyney University of Pennsylvania
Cheyney, PA
Established in 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania is the oldest HBCU in the United States, founded through a bequest from Quaker philanthropist Richard Humphreys to educate free Black people.
Counter-Narrative
The myth this site refutes: that Black communities lacked investment in learning. HBCUs and freedom schools existed before many white institutions.
Before & After This Era
← Before · Slavery
→ After · Reconstruction
Sites in Conversation
"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"
"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"
"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"