Tag Archives: Black History Month

Wilberforce University

Posted on February 22, 2012 by Bill McIntire

Wilberforce University is a liberal arts African- American University located in southern Ohio. Affiliated with the African Methodist Episcopal Church, it was the first college to be owned and operated by African- Americans. The college was founded in 1856 by … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights Movement

Posted on February 16, 2012 by Bill McIntire

The African-American Civil Rights Movement (1955-1968) refers to the movement aimed at outlawing racial discrimination and restoring voting rights to African-Americans. The movement was characterized by major campaigns of civil resistance. Between 1955 and 1968, acts of nonviolent protests produced … Continue reading →

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C.J. McLin

Posted on February 9, 2012 by Bill McIntire

Clarence Joseph McLin Jr. (known as C.J. McLin), was an American politician of the Ohio Democratic Party. He ran for state representative in 1966 following the race riots in Dayton and the Voting Rights Act of 1965. He won the … Continue reading →

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