You are at the verge of discovering the fascinating life of Dr. James McCune Smith. This website is to assist in learning more about this noted African-American.

Dr. Smith Honored by Grave Marker

145 years after the death of the noted abolitionist, Dr. Smith’s life and legacy has been honored with a marker on his burial site at Cypress Hills Cemetery in New York City. The ceremony was attended by Smith’s descendants, including artist Antoinette Martignoni, who had believed themselves to be from white ancestry until a discovery revealed their connection to Dr. Smith… read more

February is Black History Month

Dr. James McCune Smith is probably best known as the first African American to hold a university degree in medicine. It should not be forgotten that he was a tireless writer, a leader in the abolition movement, a community organizer involved in African American education, orphanages, and healthcare. And all of this before the Civil War and the Emancipation and Abolition of Slavery.

We hope this website will help to make Dr. James McCune Smith real for you and provide solid source information for your own interest or school reports during Black History Month.

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