When Wilhelmina Reuben-Cooke stepped foot on Duke University’s campus 57 years ago in pursuit of advancing her education, she was breaking barriers for generations of students of color that would follow in her footsteps. Reuben-Cooke, one of the first Black…
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Duke University to name building after Black woman for 1st time
Wilhelmina Reuben-Cooke (Photo source: Duke University official file photo) Duke University, considered one of America’s elite institutions of higher learning, decided to name one of the buildings on campus after a pioneering Black woman. This unprecedented move honors Wilhelmina Reuben-Cooke…
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