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HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES A Powerful Past Honoring history through the Amistad Murals at Talladega College By Sarah Fauser # 94 AUGUST 2013 usairwaysmag.com Library on the beautiful oak-lined campus, attracting both art enthusiasts and visitors from around the world to the historic district of Talladega, Alabama (amistadmurals.com). The Amistad Murals stand as a testament to Talladega’s history and progress. Today a private, four-year institution, Talladega provides its 1,200 students with global opportunities in a supportive learning environment. The college has come a long way from its one-room schoolhouse days and was named one of the “Top Colleges for Science” by Peterson’s College Guide. Beyond the sciences, students can choose from 17 majors all grounded in Talladega’s strong liberal arts program. As Talladega College continues to grow and progress, students and faculty will always revere the institution’s profound history as the ﬁrst college in Alabama to admit all races and genders through its doors. PHOTOS COURTESY OF TALLADEGA COLLEGE On November 20, 1865, two former slaves, William Savery and Thomas Tarrant, made a promise to ﬁght for the education of all future generations of African Americans. They felt passionately that education was the only way to guarantee the liberties and privileges that all people deserved. And because of their determination, a one-room schoolhouse that would later become Talladega College was born. With a beginning as signiﬁcant as this, it is no wonder that the college is home to the worldfamous Amistad Murals. These paintings by Hale A. Woodruff depict the heroic resistance to slavery with the ﬁrst three murals as well as historical moments at 627 W. Battle St. Talladega, AL the college in the second three. 256.362.0206 For nearly 75 years, these works talladega.edu of art have hung proudly in Savery Clockwise from top: Opening Day at Talladega College panel from the Amistad Murals; top-ranked in science; Tornadoes marching band; President Dr. Billy C. Hawkins with students http://www.amistadmurals.com http://www.talladega.edu http://www.talladega.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - August 2013

US Airways - August 2013
Table of Contents
CEO Letter
From the Editor
Did You Know?
Making It Happen
Hot Spots: Architectural Attractions
Wine & Dine: Italy's Gourmet Capital
Adventure: Diving for Dinner
Golf: The Wyndham Championship
Adventure: Drive Time at Bondurant
Great Escapes: Riu Resorts
Gear Up: Tools to Stay Cool
Travel Feature: Seattle's Outdoor Delights
US Airways: Staffing the Skies
Health Matters: Rapid Recovery
Special Section: Historically Black Colleges & Universities
Must Read: The Book of Immortality
Great Dates: Euphoria Festival
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Video Entertainment
Audio Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
Giving: Pulling Together
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - August 2013