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PHILANTROPY IN BLACK HIGHER EDUCATION

A FATEFUL HOUR

CREATING THE ATLANTA UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

 

A monumental, historical story and event that has never

been told . . .until now!

 

Avery provides insight into the minds and thoughts of the early 19th century philanthropists, the ones that set today’s philanthropic giving in motion. In her book, A Fateful Hour, she describes how philanthropy aided black higher education at the turn of the 20th century by analyzing the circumstances surrounding the creation and development of the Atlanta University System, later the Atlanta University Center. In 1929, the affiliation of Atlanta University, Morehouse College, and Spelman College was a monumental event and John Hope, not only the first black president of both Morehouse College and Atlanta University, but also simultaneously president at both of them, was key to its taking place.

OUTSTANDING PUBLICATION WINNER

 

CASE John Grenzebach Award for

Outstanding Research in Philanthropy for

Educational Advancement

"The story of black higher education in the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries—the leaders that envisioned it and the philanthropists that supported it—is a complex one that needs to be told. Thank you, Vida L. Avery, for telling it so well!"

 

Dr. Beverly Daniel Tatum

President, Spelman College

 

"Vida Avery brings to life the actions and leadership of John Hope, who spearheaded the center and held a vision for Black colleges in Atlanta. She thoughtfully explores the Rockefeller-sponsored General Education Board and its role in propelling Black education forward and simultaneously holding it back."
 

Dr. Marybeth Gasman

University of Pennsylvania

 

"Great read. Well done breakdown of historical philanthropy bridged to today's more contemporary complex giving environment. Strongly recommend this reference."

 

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