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On this day in history

Other days: Feb 3 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20| 22 | 23 | 28 Black inventors | Making Black History Did you know on this day: February 18, 2010 In 1867, an institution was founded in Augusta, Georgia, which later became known as Morehouse following its relocation to Atlanta, GA. Morehouse College is one of the most prestigious African American colleges in the nation. In 1894, Paul Revere Williams, renowned architect was born in Los Angeles, CA. In 1896, H. Grenon patented the razor stropping device, making razors safer to use. In 1931, Toni Morrison was born (as Chloe Anthony Wofford). In 1973, Palmer Hayden, a renowned Harlem Renaissance artist died. We hope you enjoyed this piece of knowledge; there will be more to come throughout the month. - Epsilon Delta Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. & Black Student Union of the University of WI - Madison

Paul Revere Williams Art by Palmer Hayden