On December 21, 1972, Horace Mann Bond, an influential African American educator, historian, and college administrator, died. Bond was known for his significant contributions to educational research, particularly regarding the challenges faced by African Americans in accessing quality education. He served as president of Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and Fort Valley State College in Georgia, actively advocating for educational equality and desegregation. Bond was also the father of Julian Bond, a prominent civil rights activist and politician.
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