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Fayetteville State University
Fayetteville, NC
Founded in 1867 by seven Black men who donated $1 each, Fayetteville State University stands as one of the most powerful examples of grassroots Black institution-building 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.
Before & After This Era
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Sites in Conversation
"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"
"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"
"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"