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Quakers established schools in Virginia and other order colonies for Black children (1731)

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Quakers established schools in Virginia and other order colonies for Black children (1731)

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The South Carolina Assembly enacted "Bill for Better Ordering and Governing of Negroes and other slaves in this province", or also known as the Negro act of 1740. This law prohibited enslaved African people from growing their own food, learning to read, moving freely, assembling in groups, and earning money. (1740)

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The South Carolina Assembly enacted "Bill for Better Ordering and Governing of Negroes and other slaves in this province", or also known as the Negro act of 1740. This law prohibited enslaved African people from growing their own food, learning to read, moving freely, assembling in groups, and earning money. (1740)

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The Bray Associates, an Anglican organization based in London, opened one of the first schools for black children in Philadelphia (1758)

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The Bray Associates, an Anglican organization based in London, opened one of the first schools for black children in Philadelphia (1758)

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Phillis Wheatley learned to read and write from the family that had purchased her and published a book of poems, which was popular in Europe (1773)

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Phillis Wheatley learned to read and write from the family that had purchased her and published a book of poems, which was popular in Europe (1773)

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The African Free School opens in New York (1794)

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The African Free School opens in New York (1794)

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John Chavis, a Presbyterian Minister and Teacher, is the first black person on record to attend an American college or university. (1799)

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John Chavis, a Presbyterian Minister and Teacher, is the first black person on record to attend an American college or university. (1799)

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After Nat Turner's slave revolt in 1831, North Carolina had an anti literacy law that made teaching any black person, enslaved or free, to read and write a crime. (1831)

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After Nat Turner's slave revolt in 1831, North Carolina had an anti literacy law that made teaching any black person, enslaved or free, to read and write a crime. (1831)

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Oberlin College is founded in 1833 with the policy of not discriminating against the race of their applicants (1833)

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Oberlin College is founded in 1833 with the policy of not discriminating against the race of their applicants (1833)

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The first African American textbook is published in 1841. (1841)

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The first African American textbook is published in 1841. (1841)

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Lincoln University was founded, the first degree granting HBCU school (1854)

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Lincoln University was founded, the first degree granting HBCU school (1854)

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The Civil War brought freedom to the slaves of the south (1861-1865)

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The Civil War brought freedom to the slaves of the south (1861-1865)

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Vincent Coyler established the first school for freed people in North Carolina on Roanoke Island. (July 23, 1863)

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Vincent Coyler established the first school for freed people in North Carolina on Roanoke Island. (July 23, 1863)

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During reconstruction, southern states begin to provide a system of free public schools (1868)

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During reconstruction, southern states begin to provide a system of free public schools (1868)

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Harvard College graduates its first black student, Richard Theodore Greener. (1870)

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Harvard College graduates its first black student, Richard Theodore Greener. (1870)

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The first black high school was founded, it was named Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Located in Washington, DC. (1870)

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The first black high school was founded, it was named Paul Laurence Dunbar High School. Located in Washington, DC. (1870)

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The National Association for Teachers in Colored Schools is formed. (1903)

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The National Association for Teachers in Colored Schools is formed. (1903)

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William Leo Hansberry teaches a course on African Civilization at Howard University. (1920s)

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William Leo Hansberry teaches a course on African Civilization at Howard University. (1920s)

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Anna Julia Cooper became the fourth black woman to receive a PHD. (1925)

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Anna Julia Cooper became the fourth black woman to receive a PHD. (1925)

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Charles H. Thompson became the First African American to receive a PHD in education, specializing in educational psychology. (1925)

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Charles H. Thompson became the First African American to receive a PHD in education, specializing in educational psychology. (1925)

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The National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers was formed to improve conditions in schools for black children and teachers in segregated communities (1926)

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The National Congress of Colored Parents and Teachers was formed to improve conditions in schools for black children and teachers in segregated communities (1926)