William J. Simmons
Journalist, Deceased Person
1849 – 1890
Who was William J. Simmons?
William J. Simmons was an ex-slave who became Simmons College of Kentucky's second president and for whom the school eventually was named. Simmons greatly developed Howard University's teacher training programs when he took over the school. In addition, he was a writer, journalist, and educator. In 1886 he became president of the American National Baptist Convention, one of the organizations that would merge to form the National Baptist Convention, USA. He was elected president of the Colored Press Association for his work as editor of the American Baptist, a newspaper in Louisville, Kentucky.
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- Born
- Jun 26, 1849
Charleston - Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- Howard University
- Madison University
- Lived in
- Louisville
- Died
- Oct 30, 1890
Louisville
Submitted
on July 23, 2013
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