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Harris-Stowe State University

St. Louis, MO
Early Republic

With roots dating to 1857, Harris-Stowe State University in St. Louis, Missouri traces its lineage through the teachers' college tradition, becoming a state university serving the urban Black community of one of America's most significant Great Migration destinations.

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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"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"

"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"

"Shared theme: Education & HBCUs"