X

ICY meaning in Community ?

( 5 )  .  1 Rating
1276 views   .  0 comments  .   . 

Download Solution PDF

Answer: What is Institute for Colored Youth mean?

The Institute for Colored Youth was founded in 1837 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. It became the first high school for African-Americans in the United States, although there were schools that admitted African Americans preceding it. At the time, public policy and certain statutory provisions prohibited the education of blacks in various parts of the nation and slavery was entrenched across the south. It was followed by two other black institutions— Lincoln University in Pennsylvania (1854), and Wilberforce University in Ohio (1856). The second site of the Institute for Colored Youth at Ninth and Bainbridge Streets in Philadelphia was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986. It is also known as the Samuel J. Randall School. A three-story, three-bay brick building was built for it in 1865, in the Italianate-style After moving to Cheyney, Pennsylvania in Delaware County, Pennsylvania its name was changed to Cheyney University.

reference

Take Quiz To Earn Credits!

Turn Your Knowledge into Earnings.




Give Rating
Report
Write Your Comments or Explanations to Help Others
Comments(0)





Miscellaneous in Community
Miscellaneous in Community

Ever curious about what that abbreviation stands for? fullforms has got them all listed out for you to explore. Simply,Choose a subject/topic and get started on a self-paced learning journey in a world of fullforms.

Explore Other Libraries

X

Important Community Links





Copyright (c) 2021 TuteeHUB

OPEN APP
Channel Join Group Join