Joseph W. Stillman

Joseph W. Stillman was a prominent American educator and inventor during the 19th century. He founded Stillman College, originally called the Stillman Institute, which aimed to provide advanced education to African Americans in the South after the Civil War. Stillman was dedicated to improving educational opportunities and promoting social progress through innovative teaching methods. His work helped advance racial equality in education and contributed to the broader movement for civil rights in the United States.