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Founding of the African Institute
- When
- February 1837
- Where
- City of Philadelphia
Richard Humphreys established the African Institute in Philadelphia in February 1837, using funds from his estate to educate African Americans.
Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist, bequeathed $10,000 to design and establish a school for people of African descent. The institution was founded within the City of Philadelphia in February 1837, aiming to prepare students as teachers in a discriminatory society.
Sources
- Cheyney University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
- Institute for Colored Youth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15
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