Wm. J. Simmons, 1887. African-American writer, journalist, and educator William J. Simmons. Born into slavery, Simmons became the second president of Simmons College of Kentucky which was named after him. He was president of the Colored Press Association. From his "Men of Mark: Eminent, Progressive and Rising".
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