Richard Harvey Cain was born on this day in Greenbrier County, Virginia (now West Virginia). A prominent African Methodist Episcopal (AME) bishop, Reconstruction-era politician, and civil rights leader, Cain later founded Paul Quinn College in Waco, Texas—one of the oldest historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs) in the U.S. His legacy includes both spiritual leadership and a deep commitment to Black education and empowerment.
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