Frederick D. Patterson

Frederick D. Patterson was a prominent African American leader, educator, and civil rights advocate. He served as the president of Tuskegee Institute, a historically black college, from 1935 to 1953, and later founded the United Negro College Fund to support historically black colleges. Patterson dedicated his life to improving education and economic opportunities for African Americans, promoting self-sufficiency and leadership. His work helped open doors for greater access to higher education and contributed to the broader civil rights movement.