Saint Frances Academy: The School Founded in 1828 to Educate Black Children Despite Widespread Opposition
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Saint Frances Academy was founded in 1828 by Mary Elizabeth Lange, later known as Mother Mary Lange, at a time when educating Black people was frowned upon. It stands today as the first and oldest continually operating Black Catholic school in the United States. In the early 19th century, teaching Black people was illegal in […]
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