The Role of Tougaloo in the Civil Rights Movement
Tougaloo College played a key role in the struggle for civil rights in Mississippi.
Founded in the aftermath of the Civil War, Tougaloo was always an integrated institution, even during the Jim Crow era. Its liberal arts curriculum celebrated the dignity and worth of all people, and its graduates carried that message with them into the communities they served. More than any other institution in the state and perhaps the nation, Tougaloo has acted through the years on behalf of full civil, political, and social rights for African Americans.
Today, Tougaloo continues to educate African American students and nurtures not only their intellect, but also their idealism. As a result, Tougaloo graduates stand out as people who make a difference, once they graduate.
Learn more about our rich tradition today at https://bit.ly/2XASgIk
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