H. T. Kealing

Kealing (April 1, 1859 – February 25, 1918)[1] was a writer, educator, and prominent member of the African Methodist Episcopal Church.

[4] After completing his education in Austin public schools, Kealing enrolled in Straight University in New Orleans, Louisiana where he became a member of the African Methodist Episcopal (A.M.E.) Church in 1875.

[7] At some point, between 1890 and 1895, Kealing stepped down as principal of the Robertson Hill School and began focusing more of his time advocating for freedmen and working within the A.M.E Church.

[10] Other contributors to the book include Booker T. Washington, W.E.B DuBois, Paul Lawrence Dunbar, and Charles Chesnutt.

Kealing accepted an offer to serve as president of the now defunct Western University in Quindaro, Kansas, a role he held until his death on February 25, 1918.