Simon Green Atkins

Biography

Simon Green Atkins (June 11, 1863 – June 28, 1934) was a North Carolina educator who was the founder and first president of Winston-Salem State University (previously the Slater Industrial Academy) and founded the North Carolina Negro Teachers' Association in 1881. He dedicated his life to improving education for African Americans and his prowess in teaching allowed him to make great strides in providing better and equal education. In addition to teaching, Atkins worked to better his community by improving the health, housing, and economic status of the African American community.

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