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As part of #BlackHistoryMonth 
, we're sharing stories from the history of @CatholicUniv.
First up:
In 1895, 3 African Americans from DC were admitted to the university's new School of Philosophy and School of Social Sciences (which accepted lay students).
, we're sharing stories from the history of @CatholicUniv.First up:
In 1895, 3 African Americans from DC were admitted to the university's new School of Philosophy and School of Social Sciences (which accepted lay students).
One was William Tecumseh Sherman Jackson, who earned a BA at Amherst College. He was the 1st student to be awarded the Bachelor of Social Science degree on Dec. 8, 1896.
Jackson and other students reportedly played football at the University's old athletic field.
Jackson and other students reportedly played football at the University's old athletic field.
Jackson went on to teach at the M Street School in Washington, DC, later renamed Paul Laurence Dunbar High School, after the African American poet and playwright.
Jackson taught mathematics and coached sports there for 38 years and served as principal from 1906-1909.
Jackson taught mathematics and coached sports there for 38 years and served as principal from 1906-1909.
