Tag: black
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In Memoriam: John Kendall Black Jr., 1939-2019
Dr. John Kendall Black, Jr., 79, of Huntsville, passed away Wednesday. He was born on August 26, 1939, in Birmingham, Ala., the only son of John K. and Ruby W. Black. In fact, for 13 years, he was the only grandchild in the family. Dr. Black was educated at Central Park Elementary School and Ensley…
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Celebrating Black History Month: Meet Alabama’s First African-American Physician
Dr. Cornelius Nathanial Dorsett was born a slave sometime between 1852 and 1859 in Davidson County, NC. He was separated from his mother, when she was sold, when he was just 2 months old. He was also the first African-American to pass the Alabama State Medical Examination. Once slavery ended, Dr. Dorsett attended Hampton Institute…