jan 1, 1858 - Sarah Jane Woodson Early
Description:
Sarah Jane Woodson Early was hired in 1858 at Wilberforce University to teach Latin and English and was the first African-American woman university instructor. She was the first black person to teach at an Historically Black College or University and the only black instructor to do so before the Civil War.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1858
Now
~ 167 years ago