To pave the way for HBCUs that were yet to come, Lincoln University decided that it would educate Black men in the theology space. Years later, the institution became co-educational and expanded it's degree programs - making it the first degree-granting HBCU. With notable graduates like Langston Hughes and Thurgood Marshall, Lincoln University has blazed a path forward to show and prove that education, no matter one's race, is possible.
This is the story of The Lincoln University...
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Welcome to Black History Moments! This podcast is all about Black history and the stories we've left untold over the years.
Produced, Edited and Hosted by Shaakira White
We strive for accuracy in our storytelling. Sources used can be found below:
https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/lincoln-university-first-hbcu-chartered
https://time.com/archive/6825965/education-this-ambitious-aim/
