On September 1, 1867, Robert Tanner Freeman became the first Black person to graduate from Harvard Dental School. He was a trailblazer in dental education, overcoming significant racial barriers to earn his degree. Freeman’s achievement marked an important milestone in both dental and African American history. His graduation is a reminder of the resilience and determination of Black individuals in the face of systemic racism during that era.
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