1. The Saint Against Racism
Katharine Drexel was the second child born of Francis Anthony and Hannah Jane Drexel, on November 26, 1858. ... The Drexel sisters did not use the inheritance for themselves; instead, a greater portion of it was used to support their charity and missionary efforts. ... One of the most famous schools opened by them was Xavier University, a school designed to help prepare teachers. At the time, no other university in the country would accept Blacks into their institutions, and Xavier University provided them with the opportunity of higher education for the first time. ...
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