By 1865; although Atlanta and the Confederacy still lay wounded in the wake of the Union victory; black higher education began its thrust for recognition. Some of the first of the American colleges formed specifically for the education of black students were founded in Atlanta; Georgia. These schools continue; over a century later; to educate; train and inspire. Through an engaging collection of images and informative captions; their story begins to unfold. Atlanta University was the pioneer college for blacks in the state of Georgia. Founded in 1865; it was followed by Morehouse College in 1867; Clark University in 1869; and Spelman and Morris Brown Colleges in 1881. By 1929; Atlanta University discontinued undergraduate work and affiliated with Morehouse and Spelman in a plan known as the "Atlanta University System." A formal agreement of cooperation including all of the Atlanta colleges occurred in 1957; solidifying the common goal and principles each school was founded upon-to make literate the black youth of America. Today; the shared resources of each institution provide a unique and challenging experience for young Africa Americans seeking higher education. The schools boast a long and distinguished list of alumni and scholars; including W.E.B. DuBois; James Weldon Johnson; Martin Luther King; Henry O. Tanner; and C. Eric Lincoln.
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