On June 13, 1893, Anderson Ruffin Abbott’s mentee, Anderson MacAulay, became one of the earliest Black Canadian graduates in higher education. Abbott, the first Black Canadian physician, had encouraged Black youth to pursue education in Ontario. MacAulay’s graduation from the University of Toronto was a landmark in the post-slavery period, as education was still heavily restricted for Black Canadians in many provinces. MacAulay later became a teacher and civil rights advocate in Nova Scotia, promoting equality in education and the press. His journey inspired generations of Black Canadian professionals and educators committed to public service and cultural advancement.
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