It is well known that excellence breeds excellence, and one student organization at SHSU is drawing motivation from an exceptional historical figure as its members work for the betterment of their community. The Exceptional Men of The Talented Tenth Inc. was founded at Sam Houston State University on Feb. 10, 2000. Since then, many men from different walks of life have joined the organization to find community and involvement on campus.
“The Talented Tenth” was an essay written by American sociologist, historian and activist W.E.B. Du Bois that centered on the necessity for higher education and leadership among 10 percent of Black Americans.
This month marks the organization’s 25th year of leadership and community building on SHSU’scampus. It recognizes the importance of living up to the legacy they’ve been building, the long-term impact their organization makes in the community and passing leadership on to future generations.
The group has an informational session once a semester or year and attempts to bring in at least one internship-based class every academic year. Students can also get involved with the organization by attending events, reposting flyers or spreading information through word of mouth.
