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A CT city could have had the first Black college in America. But the opposition was too strong, as ‘knowledge is power.’

This painting shows the three churches on the New Haven...

Courtesy Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library/Courtesy Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

This painting shows the three churches on the New Haven Green and the statehouse behind Center Church, since torn down, which was built when New Haven was a co-capital with Hartford. The town meeting to vote on a proposed Black college was held in the statehouse.

Courtesy Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library/Courtesy Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library

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This painting shows the three churches on the New Haven Green and the statehouse behind Center Church, since torn down, which was built when New Haven was a co-capital with Hartford. The town meeting to vote on a proposed Black college was held in the statehouse.

By Ed Stannard | estannard@courant.com | Hartford Courant

UPDATED: February 22, 2023 at 4:09 PM EST

The year 1831 seemed the perfect time to start a new venture in New Haven, one that would bring education and prosperity to the Black community in the city and beyond. It would be the first Black college, created by Black and white leaders in the city to teach those who were descended from slavery, […]

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Originally Published: February 22, 2023 at 6:00 AM EST

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