James A. Colston
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1910 –
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Who is James A. Colston?
James A. Colston became the first African American to serve as president of a college in the state of New York and was among the first to lead a predominately white college when he was named president of the Bronx Community College in 1966.
Dr. Colston also served as president of three other institutions, which include: Bethune-Cookman University 1942-46; Georgia State College 1947-51; and Knoxville College 1951-65.
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- Born
- 1910
- Also known as
- James Colston
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- Morehouse College
- New York University
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on July 23, 2013
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