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How Maryland's oldest HBCU got its start


Published on 2025-02-08 10:01:03 - MSN
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  • Bowie State University, Maryland's oldest Historically Black College and University, got its start in Baltimore. The school as it's known today was founded in 1865 in the basement of a church at Saratoga and Calvert streets.

The video at the provided URL discusses the founding and history of Maryland's oldest Historically Black College and University (HBCU), Bowie State University. Originally established in 1865 as the Baltimore Normal School for Colored Teachers, it was created to train African American teachers during a time when educational opportunities for Black individuals were severely limited. The institution was founded by a group of African American leaders and educators who saw the need for an educated Black teaching force to educate the newly freed African American population post-Civil War. Over the years, the school evolved, changing its name several times before becoming Bowie State University in 1963. The video highlights the university's role in providing education, fostering community leadership, and its continuous efforts to adapt and grow, reflecting on its significant contributions to education and civil rights in America.

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