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John Legend helps pay rent for students at Central State University, Wilberforce University • Oct. 23, 2026, 3:00 AM ET (Dayton Daily News)

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Date	1856 - present
Areas Of Involvement	African Americans • Liberal arts
Notable Alumni	William Julius Wilson • Dorothy Vaughan • William Grant Still

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