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)
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Gov. Roy Cooper and state health and safety officials provide a Dec. 22, 2020, update on the coronavirus outbreak in North Carolina and the state s response to it.
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North Carolina. As of today, we have had 488,902 total cases. 5255 new cases reported today. 3000 and one people in our hospitals would covert 19, and sadly, there are 6291 people who have died. Our thoughts are with those who have lost loved ones who are fighting this cruel, violent virus. And we know their hearts are heavy during this holiday season. Today, an update to our county alert map reinforces what we already know covered. 19 is spreading rapidly through our state. As of today, 65 counties air designated as red, which means critical community spread 27 counties air labeled orange, which means substantial community spread. This is alarming. 92 of our 100 counties are designated as red or orange. In the last week,