
HBCU history is grounded in the proud past created by many African American men and women who have made significant contributions to American society. Whether it be activists, freedom fighters, artists, educators, authors, athletes, or anyone else, their legendary contributions are something the entire community can be proud of today. Thus, during black history month, we bring you a list of 10 black college legends worth remembering.
Mary McLeod Bethune
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George Washington Carver
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Bessie Coleman
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W.E.B. Dubois
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Althea Gibson
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James Weldon Johnson
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Rosa Parks
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![]() Wilma RudolphBorn in St. Bethlehem, Tennessee, Wilma Rudolph was an African American athlete, an Olympic champion and a graduate of Tennessee State University. She competed in two Olympic Games in 1956 and in 1960 and later worked as a teacher and track coach. In 1960, Rudolph became the first black woman to win three gold medals at Summer Olympics in Rome. |
Booker T. Washington
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