The INSIDER - VOLUME 18 SPRING/SUMMER 2022

Amid Jim Crow laws and other discriminatory practices aimed toward the discouragement and intimidation of the learning and social gathering of Blacks, students still came for an education. With no modern transportation, paved roads, sidewalks, or street lamps, students would trek through treacherous terrain on foot, some over 10 miles, all to achieve an education. “In spite of these turbulent times, it is a blessing to know that we have an institution that has endured.,” noted Dr. Dwight J. Fennell, President. “The founders were visionary and insightful to create the first educational institution for Blacks in Tyler, Texas, during a time when it was both unpopular and dangerous to do so. Now, 128 years later, we can boast that the livelihoods of untold numbers have been

Student-athletes (1967)

enhanced because of the bold stance and unselfishness of the Christian Methodist Episcopal Church. On behalf of the college family, we are pleased to be a part of her rich history. May God continue to bless her richly!” Texas College celebrated this historical event virtually with the 128th Anniversary Celebration. To view the virtual celebration, click the gold button below. Additionally provided for review is A Brief Historical Overview of Texas College; to access this publication, click the white button.

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Football Team (1918)