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Lemuel Haynes (1753 – 1833) was the first black to receive an honorary degree in the United States. Middlebury College in Vermont awarded Haynes a master’s degree at its second commencement. Haynes has been regarded as a trailblazer in practically every aspect of black life.

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January 16, 2026 by Brian June

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Lemuel Haynes (1753 – 1833) was the first black to receive an honorary degree in the United States. Middlebury College in Vermont awarded Haynes a master’s degree at its second commencement. Haynes has been regarded as a trailblazer in practically every aspect of black life.

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