Colored Teachers State Association of Texas Building Plaque

This building was originally the Colored Teachers State Association of Texas Headquarters. It was erected in 1952 and stood for over a decade as a symbol of hope and change for Black teachers in Texas. The Colored Teachers State Association of Texas was founded in 1884 and became a major force for change in the state, working tirelessly to achieve better working conditions and equal pay for African-American teachers in segregated Texas. The members of this association fought for Black teachers and their students. They actively opposed racial discrimination in Texas schools and even supported Heman M. Sweatt’s lawsuit against the University of Texas’ law school, which allowed African Americans to attend the institution. This organization was a beacon of hope for Black Texans who were striving for equality and an excellent education.