Fisk University, founded in 1865 and officially incorporated on August 22, 1867, is one of the oldest historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the United States. It was established by members of the American Missionary Association to provide education to newly freed African Americans following the Civil War. Fisk University is known for its commitment to academic excellence and its role in shaping the history of African American education and culture.
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