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Thurgood Marshall College

Join us on October 19, 2012, for a transformative event at Thurgood Marshall College (TMC) where the focus is on education, empowerment, and community service. Founded in 1970, TMC promotes the philosophy of being both a scholar and a citizen. The college emphasizes social justice, urging students to impact their communities beyond the classroom. Through discussions and activities, participants will reflect on their journeys, the influences that shaped them, and what it means to serve as TMC Scholars and Citizens.

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Thurgood Marshall College

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  1. Thurgood Marshall College LIFT AS YOU CLIMB: EDUCATE, EMPOWER & SERVE OCTOBER 19, 2012 LAYC by Gricelda Ruiz

  2. History • Founded as Third College in 1970 • 1954 Brown VS Board of Education- “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” • Lumumba-Zapata College/ Third College/ Thurgood Marshall College name controversy • Lumumba-Zapata College: honor famous twentieth century revolutionaries: Lumumba & Zapata • Third College: 1/3 black, 1/3 white, 1/3 minority students • Thurgood Marshall: death of Justice Marshall • 1993: when TMC became official

  3. Mission • Philosophy: Scholar and Citizen- • Excel in academics, but have an impact in the community as well. • How did you get to where you are now? Who/what shaped you? • “Emphasis on the student as a citizen” – TMC website

  4. Goals • Educate our community about Thurgood Marshall College and our philosophy • College is not just what happens in the classroom, but the movement outside of it • Social Justice

  5. Ice Breaker • Say your name and three things about yourself that are not related to school.

  6. Ambassador share time • Name, Major, City • What interested you about Lift As You climb? • What is one thing you have learned being a TMC student? • What does serving as a TMC Scholar & Citizen mean to you? • What made you choose TMC? • What is unique about TMC?

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