WAAY 31 Black History Month Spotlight: William Hooper Councill, landmark educator and renowned orator
One of Councill s most notable achievements was his role in founding and serving as the first principal of the Colored Normal School, which eventually became Alabama A&M University.
Posted: Feb 1, 2021 8:35 PM
Updated: Feb 1, 2021 10:43 PM
Posted By: Will Robinson-Smith
When discussing great educators in Alabama s history, no conversation is complete without bringing in William Hooper Councill.
Born into slavery on July 12, 1849, on the Councill Plantation in Fayetteville, North Carolina, Councill and his family became quite resilient.
William Hooper Councill (center) with his family. (Courtesy: Alabama A&M University)