Who was on the 1935 Wiley College debate team?

USC: A debate rematch 77 years in the making. From left: The 1935 debate team at Wiley College consisted of Hobart Jarrett, Henry Heights and James Farmer Jr. Cary Chavis knows the stakes will be high when he takes the stage Friday night for a historic debate at Wiley College in Marshall.

Who were the original Great debaters?

Three of the four debaters were fictional. The film’s writers took half of the names of authentic debaters and changed their last names. Hamilton Boswell became “Hamilton Burgess,” complete with the use of Boswell’s nickname, “Ham.” Henry Height became “Henry Lowe.” There was no woman on the team in 1935.

Was Henry Lowe a real person?

Dr. Henry Isaac Clore Lowe (born April 9, 1939) is a Jamaican scientist, philanthropist and businessman. His career began in academia where he worked at College of Art, Science, and Technology (CAST) for 16 years, before entering public life by joining the Ministry of Energy.

What are the names of all 4 debaters?

The film begins with Tolson choosing his debate team for the 1935-36 school year. He decides on four students: Hamilton Burgess (Jermaine Williams); the well-read but undisciplined Henry Lowe (Nate Parker); the first woman to join the team, Samantha Booke (Jurnee Smollett); and the fourteen-year-old James Farmer, Jr.

Who are the 3 main characters in The Great Debaters?

The Great Debaters (2007)

  • Nate Parker as Henry Lowe.
  • Jurnee Smollett as Samantha Booke.
  • Jermaine Williams as Hamilton Burgess.
  • Denzel Washington as Melvin Tolson.

What does Tolson mean when he says black is always equated with failure well write your own dictionary?

“Black is always equated with failure. Well write your own dictionary.” Who said this and what does it mean? Melvin Tolson; He wants to redefine what black and being a black person means to everyone else. Then he wants his students to do the same.

What are the two places that Mr Lowe says you can read all day?

Debater Henry Lowe: “School’s the only place you can read all day, except prison.” Dr. James L. Farmer: “We must impress upon our young people that there will be difficulties that they face.