All Flashcards
Who was Richard Humphreys?
A Quaker philanthropist who founded Cheyney University in 1837, the first HBCU.
Who was Booker T. Washington?
Advocated for vocational-industrial education at HBCUs, emphasizing practical skills.
Who was W.E.B. Du Bois?
Advocated for liberal arts education at HBCUs, emphasizing classical studies and humanities.
Who was Martin Luther King Jr.?
A graduate of Morehouse College (an HBCU) and a prominent leader in the Civil Rights Movement.
Who was Thurgood Marshall?
A graduate of Lincoln University (an HBCU) and the first African American Supreme Court Justice.
Who was Oprah Winfrey?
A graduate of Tennessee State University (an HBCU) and a prominent media executive, actress, talk show host, television producer, and philanthropist.
Who was George Washington Carver?
Revolutionized agricultural practices at Tuskegee Institute and inspired Black students in science.
Who was William Wilberforce?
British abolitionist that Wilberforce University was named after.
Who was Nnamdi Azikiwe?
A graduate of Lincoln University and the first president of Nigeria.
Who was Kwame Nkrumah?
A graduate of Lincoln University and the first prime minister and president of Ghana.
What was the significance of Fisk Jubilee Singers?
They popularized African American spirituals internationally and raised funds for Fisk University.
What role do HBCUs play in preserving culture?
They preserve and promote African American culture, history, and traditions.
What are HBCUs?
Historically Black Colleges and Universities established before 1964 to serve the African American community.
What is a land-grant HBCU?
An HBCU established under the Second Morrill Act (1890) to provide agricultural and mechanical education.
Define liberal arts education.
Education focused on classical studies, literature, and humanities.
Define vocational-industrial education.
Education emphasizing practical skills and trades.
What are BGLOs?
Black Greek-Letter Organizations providing support in areas of self-improvement, education, leadership, and community service.