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Renaming to Institute for Colored Youth

When
April 1837
Where
Philadelphia
Part of
Institute for Colored Youth founded in Philadelphia

The African Institute was renamed the Institute for Colored Youth in April 1837, reflecting its broader educational mission.

The school, initially established as the African Institute, was soon renamed the Institute for Colored Youth. This change occurred in April 1837, following the initial founding in February. The renaming marked the institution's formal identity as a higher education entity for Black students.

Sources

  1. Cheyney University Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-01
  2. Institute for Colored Youth Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-15

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