Fort Worth Star-Telegram article, "Trustees Open Brite College to Negroes," September 7, 1952

Title: Fort Worth Star-Telegram article, "Trustees Open Brite College to Negroes," September 7, 1952
Description: Trustees Open Brite College to Negroes
Trustees of Brite College of the Bible have voted unanimously to admit Negro students to the graduate work of the seminary. The trustees agreed to accept Negros under the same standards and requirements as those necessary for other students.
The trustee's motion reads
"To admit Negro students, who have completed their AB work at a Standard college and who meet all the requirements, to the Brite College of the Bible to work for a graduate degree or degrees in the preparation for full-time church service.
"It is understood that such Negro students must meet the same standards and requirements for this graduate work which have to be met by all other students."
The trustees present for voting on this matter were: Rev. L. D. Anderson of Fort Worth; Rev. Elmer Henson, Houston; Rev. Granville Walker, Fort Worth; Rev. Oliver Harrison, Corpus Christi; Douglas Tomlinson, Fort Worth and Lewis Ackers, Abilene. D. G. McFadin of Dallas and Mrs. L.C. Brite of Marfa voted in favor of the policy although they were not present at the meeting.
Brite College is a graduate seminary of the Disciples of Christ Church. Students are admitted after they have completed a bachelor's degree at a recognized college or university.
Source: Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Date: 1952-09-07