Cheyney is Black History | A School of Firsts

On February 25, 1837, Cheyney University of Pennsylvania became the nation’s first Historically Black College and University (HBCU). The University was established through the bequest of Richard Humphreys, a Quaker philanthropist who bequeathed $10,000 - one-tenth of his estate - to design and establish a school to educate people of African descent and prepare them as teachers.
For over 185 years, Cheyney University has stood tall, and we are only getting better.
CHEYNEY IS BLACK HISTORY. CHEYNEY IS AMERICAN HISTORY. #cheyneymade

[@KeturahJackson-kx4sj]

I am so proud of you students! You did an outstanding job of showing our EXCELLENCE!!!!👏🏾🤜🏾👍🏾

[@CUACP1837]

Cheyney now, Cheyney Forever! CCCUUU!!

[@teresamansfield9940]

Aunt Thelma graduated from Cheney University when she received her
bachelor's degree. It is the
oldest Black College in the
United States.

[@MrEhu3]

All the people are remarkable but I see why they saved Joyce Abbott for last....

[@GeorgeWeaver-cz7tu]

This the first HBCU in rhe nation in the year of 1837.