King Virgil Cheek
King Virgil Cheek (born May 26, 1937) is an American educator who served as President of Shaw University from 1969 to 1971, and also served as the 7th President of Morgan State University from 1971 to 1974. He was an active participant in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s and 1960s, including participating in the March on Washington in 1963. He is the author of numerous books including The Quadrasoul, novels that explore the four dimensions of the human spirit.
King Virgil Cheek | |
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| 7th President of Morgan State University | |
| In office 1971–1974 | |
| Preceded by | Martin D. Jenkins |
| Succeeded by | Andrew Billingsley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | King Virgil Cheek, Jr. May 26, 1937 Weldon, North Carolina |
| Alma mater | Bates College, University of Chicago |
| Profession | College administrator, Academia, Civil-rights activist |
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