William J. Simmons (teacher), Date of Birth, Date of Death

William J. Simmons (teacher)

American journalist

Date of Birth: 26-Jun-1849

Date of Death: 30-Oct-1890

Profession: writer, journalist

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

William J.
Simmons (June 26, 1849 – October 30, 1890) was an ex-slave who became Simmons College of Kentucky's second president (1880–1890) and for whom the school eventually was named.
Simmons greatly developed Howard University's teacher training programs when he took over the school.
In addition, he was a writer, journalist, and educator.
In 1886 he became president of the American National Baptist Convention, one of the organizations that would merge to form the National Baptist Convention, USA.
He was elected president of the Colored Press Association for his work as editor of the American Baptist, a newspaper in Louisville, Kentucky.