On this date in 1980, John W. Davis dies at the age of 92 in Englewood, New Jersey. John W. Davis was a notable civil rights activist and an influential figure in education, particularly in West Virginia. He served as president of West Virginia State College (now West Virginia State University) for many years, where he made significant contributions to the development of the college and the education of African American students during a time of racial segregation and inequality. His work in the civil rights movement also impacted the broader social and political landscape. His death marked the loss of an important figure in both the civil rights and educational communities.
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