James L. Farmer Sr. was born June 12, 1886. He was an African-American educator, administrator, minister, and historian. What makes Farmer’s story so unique is the determination he demonstrated in order to receive a higher education. He walked from his home in Georgia to Boston University after receiving a scholarship to attend the school. Farmer would later become […]

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