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Introducing The Daily Record’s 2023 Higher Education Power List: David K. Wilson
Maryland has justly earned a reputation as home to some of the finest institutions of higher education in the nation. The men and women who make up our 2023 Higher Education Power List are among the reasons why.
Historically Black College Tears Down 'Spite Wall'
More than 80 years ago, a nearby mainly white community built an eight-foot wall to separate their neighborhood from the historically Black college Morgan State University in Baltimore, Maryland.
80-Year-Old Segregation Wall Finally Comes Down in Baltimore
For more than 80 years, Morgan State University students walking down Hillen Road near the school’s entrance saw a massive red brick wall. Some thought it was a simple alley; others thought perhaps it protected a few garages. But the structure was actually a “spite wall” intended to keep Black students from venturing into a once predominantly white Baltimore neighborhood.
'Spite Wall' Comes Crumbling Down Near Morgan State
The “Spite Wall” came crumbling down this morning near Morgan State University. Constructed in the 1930s, the wall was recognized as a barrier of residential segregation for African Americans.
Nationally Recognized Attorney Benjamin Crump to Deliver Morgan State University Spring 2023 Commencement Address
Civil Rights Attorney Known for Advocacy and Social Justice to Inspire Nearly 1,000 Graduates with Uplifting Message
Lessons in Leadership: Reframing Higher Education with Dr. David Wilson
After growing up in rural Alabama and becoming the first person in his family to attend college, Dr. David Wilson has paved a 30-plus-year career in higher education, focused on elevating others from diverse backgrounds. Dr. Wilson, President of Morgan State University, joins host Shane Canfield, CEO of WAEPA, to discuss how his experiences transformed him into a leader in education.
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Office of Public Relations & Strategic Communications
1700 East Cold Spring Lane
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Baltimore, Maryland 21251