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William J. Simmons

(Simmons, William J., 1849-1890)

Rev. Dr. William J. Simmons born a slave in Charleston, S.C. and ended up President of the State University of Kentucky, which is now known as Simmons College of Kentucky. (see www.simmonscollegeky.edu)
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William J. Simmons (June 29, 1849 – October 30, 1890) was an American Baptist pastor, educator, author, and activist. He was a former enslaved person who became the second president of Simmons College of Kentucky (1880–1890), for whom the school was later named. (From Wikipedia)

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