One of the best buildings in Negro schools. The institution was
founded in 1879 by the Tennessee Conference of the C. M. E. Church.
It has 15 teachers, about 250 pupils and property valued at $90,000.
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In the foregoing pages facts and figures have been given for all of the
schools under white hoards, together with the names of the more
important schools. It is apparent from these facts that the interest of
the more fortunate members of the white race in the education of the
Negro has by no means passed. The works of the colored boards, however,
while they have not the money and the training such as have been brought
to the schools under white boards, is the best proof of race progress.
Indeed the establishment of the large number of schools by the colored
people is one of the most noteworthy achievements of the race. As is to
be expected, practically all of these schools are supported through the
various religious denominations. The works of these boards is convincing
evidence of the determination of the colored people to help themselves.
The liberality with which they contribute to the maintenance of these
schools is both wonderful and inspiring. This is especially significant
when it is remembered the colored are taxed for educational purposes
just as any other people. While authentic statistics are not available
to show what proportion of the taxes paid by them are returned in the
form of public school facilities, it is quite generally believed that
they receive an unequal share. In the face of this condition, their
willingness to establish schools for themselves, that they, optimism,
resolution and courage. These are among the best signs of race power,
and prove the capacity of the colored people to progress, even in the
face of opposition. The following table shows the number of schools,
teachers, students, amount of income and value of property of the
schools under the different colored denominations: