By Michael Coard Exactly 188 years ago on Feb. 25, 1837, Cheyney University was born as a result of the 1829 last will and testament of Richard Humphreys when his estate in Philadelphia adopted the “African Institute’s text, preamble, and constitution” for the “education and improvement of the Children and youth, of the African race, by instructing them in literature, Science, Agriculture, and the Mechanical Arts.” Because of the blatant anti-DEI and anti-affirmative action racism of KKK-endorsed President Orange Hitler, there’s an urgent need to learn about, enroll in, and financially support Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in general
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