The institutions you mentioned—North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University (North Carolina A&T), Delaware State University, and West Virginia State University—were all established in 1891 as land-grant institutions under the Second Morrill Act of 1890, which aimed to provide educational opportunities in agriculture and mechanical arts to African American students in states with segregated educational systems. However, their specific founding dates differ:?

• North Carolina A&T State University: Established on March 9, 1891, by an act of the North Carolina General Assembly as the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the Colored Race. ?

• Delaware State University: Founded on May 15, 1891, by the Delaware General Assembly as the Delaware College for Colored Students. ?

• West Virginia State University: Established on March 17, 1891, by the West Virginia Legislature as the West Virginia Colored Institute. ?

These institutions have since evolved into prominent universities, continuing their commitment to education and serving diverse student populations.