Atlanta University (historical)

Atlanta University was a significant historically black college founded in 1865 in Atlanta, Georgia. It aimed to provide higher education to African Americans during a time of severe racial segregation and discrimination. Over the years, it evolved through mergers and name changes, ultimately becoming part of Clark Atlanta University in 1988. The institution played a crucial role in advancing education, leadership, and civil rights within the African American community, and it is recognized for its contributions to higher education and social progress during a period of racial inequality in the United States.