William Hooper Councill Founder of HBCU Alabama A&M University

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William Hooper Councill was a Former Slave who founded Alabama A&M University in 1875 with 61 students and two teachers. He also was an educator, lawyer, minister, newspaper editor, politician, and author. #aamu #hbcupride #blackhistory