The purpose of the Talented Tenth organization at Augusta State University shall be to increase college graduation rates (in particular among African American males) to further advance the professional and personal development of character, and to increasing a sense of camaraderie of its members.

“The Negro race, like all races, is going to be saved by its exceptional men. The problem of education, then, among Negroes must first of all deal with the Talented Tenth; it is the problem of developing the Best of this race that they may guide the Mass away from the contamination and death of the Worst, in their own and other races. Now the training of men is a difficult and intricate task. Its technique is a matter for educational experts, but its object is for the vision of seers.” (read less)

The purpose of the Talented Tenth organization at Augusta State University shall be to increase college graduation rates (in particular among African American males) to further advance the professional and personal development of character, and to increasing a sense of camaraderie of its members.

“The Negro race, like all races, is going to be saved by its exceptional men. The problem of education, then, among Negroes must first of all deal with the Talented Tenth; it is the problem of... (read more)