Who was the first African-American professor at a predominantly white college?

I was reading a bunch about college history and this question popped into my head. Does anyone know who the first African-American professor at a predominantly white college was? This feels like an important part of educational history I'd like to understand better.

Your question invokes a very important aspect of American history. Charles L. Reason is named professor of belles-lettres, Greek, Latin, and French at New York Central College in McGrawville, NY He appears to be the first African American to teach at a mixed institution of higher education in the U.S.

However, it should be noted that the journey toward racial equality in academia has been a long and ongoing one. Many structural and societal issues continue to affect the representation of African Americans (and other marginalized groups) across all levels of education, including faculty positions in colleges and universities. While we celebrate pioneers like Reason, it's also important to acknowledge these challenges and strive for increased representation and inclusivity in academia.