January 2
January 2, 1915
John Hope Franklin Born
Born January 2, 1915, John Hope Franklin's "From Slavery to Freedom" (1947) is the most widely used textbook on African American history. He served on the team that prepared the legal brief for Brown v. Board of Education and received the Presidential Medal of Freedom.
People: John Hope Franklin
Sources
1. John Hope Franklin - The American Historical AssociationJanuary 2, 2024
Claudine Gay Resigns as Harvard President
On January 2, 2024, Claudine Gay resigned as Harvard's 30th president after just six months in office. She had made history as the first Black person and second woman to lead Harvard. Her resignation came amid allegations of plagiarism and criticism of her congressional testimony about antisemitism on campus.
People: Claudine Gay
Sources
1. Claudine Gay Resigns as Harvard President - Harvard University2. Harvard President Claudine Gay Resigns Amid Controversy - BBC News3. Claudine Gay Steps Down as Harvard President - PBS NewsHourLink copied!
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