The student body is currently approximately 91% of African-American descent.

In 1894, reflecting general racial discrimination, the state passed a law that allowed communities to set up schools for children of African-American descent.

Today he is asserted to be the first person of African-American descent to command a federal ship.

It was in this area that numerous families of African-American descent settled.

"It's an affirmation of the culture of people of African-American descent."

She became the first pastor of African-American descent in the Teaneck church and only the second woman.

She is now known also as the first woman of African-American descent to reach this position.

Studies showed, she said, that people of African-American descent who attended museums regularly were also dedicated churchgoers.

It's been a struggle for students of African-American descent.

Clementine is a young 8-year-old girl of African-American descent, living with her parents in an Atlanta suburb.