In 1867, seven visionary Black citizens of Fayetteville, North Carolina pay $140.00 for two lots on Gillespie Street and form among themselves a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees to maintain the property for the education of Black youth. The seven Founders are David A. Bryant, Nelson Carter, Andrew J. Chesnutt, George Grainger, Matthew Leary. Thomas Lomax, and Robert Simmons. Robert Harris is named the first principal of the Howard School.
"Fayetteville State University is a member institution
of The University of North Carolina, which is committed
to equality of educational opportunity and does not
discriminate against applicants, students, or employees
based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age,
or disability."
