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This , we honor Dr. Nathaniel Carter, a 1968 alumnus whose lifetime of service has shaped both the College and the Jackson, TN community.

Dr. Carter earned his Master’s in Divinity from Phillips School of Theology at the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC), an M.A. in Sociology from Fisk University, and a PhD in Sociology from LaSalle University. In 1974, he returned to Lane as a faculty member, teaching sociology, psychology, and religion courses, and later served as Associate Professor of Religion, nurturing students’ spiritual and intellectual growth.

As part of the Department of Religion, he guided students preparing for careers in ministry, education, and community leadership, exemplifying Lane’s mission to develop the “whole student.” Beyond the classroom, Dr. Carter pastored several CME Church congregations, including Hurts Chapel in Jackson, TN, where he served for 41 years, mentoring countless individuals and extending Lane’s legacy of faith-based scholarship and community engagement.

In October 1960, four courageous students: Dr. Ernest Brooks Sr., Rev. Kimmie Davis, Dr. Wesley Cornelius McClure, and Mrs. Shirlene Mercer became known as the Freshmen Four.

These students participated in sit-ins at the F.W. Woolworth lunch counter in Jackson, enduring violent resistance as they challenged segregation. Their actions helped end racial segregation of public facilities in the city.

Their bravery is commemorated today both outside and inside Jackson’s City Hall, built on the site of the former Woolworth store. Their legacies remind us that the voices of students can change history.

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