jan 1, 1837 - The Opening of the first African American institution.
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In 1837 the African Institute (later called the Institute for Colored Youth) opens in Cheyney, Pennsylvania. Now it is called Cheyney University, it is the oldest institution of higher learning for African Americans.http://www.eds-resources.com/educationhistorytimeline.html
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Date:
jan 1, 1837
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~ 188 years ago