Andrew Fowler

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Andrew Fowler (February 23, 1910-1996), a prominent Baptist minister, educator, curriculum, research, and civil rights advocate in the country's capital for more than six decades, was a leader in the conservative movement, teacher, administrator, educator, mentor, strategist, and civic advocate.

Life

Andrew Fowler was born in Inman, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, on February 23, 1910, was the oldest of seven children born to John Calvin Fowler and Ina Nesbitt Fowler, both natives of Spartanburg, South Carolina. His father worked in various occupations, including as a track man for the railroad. His mother was a homemaker and she also worked as a domestic. Fowler described his childhood as "a good time" and that he had a close relationship with his parents later in life. Both of his parents emphasized faith, insisting on Sunday School and regular church attendance. Ellen, Fowler's paternal grandmother, whose mother was enslaved, was a major influence in Fowler's life; she spoke about their family history during slavery in the United States.

Fowler's first job was to support a white farmer in putting down fertilizer for cotton, for which he was paid.75 percent per day. Fowler picked cotton in the fall, and in the summer he picked berries, peaches, and peas. He began attending college about a year after he started his first job. His father took him from school early in the fourth grade and continued to work to help his family.

Fowler knew he wanted to be a preacher by the age of seven. He was converted and baptized at his family's church in Inman, Zion Hill Baptist Church, at the age of 12. His religious life grew and took on various roles within the church, including Sunday School teacher, Assistant Superintendent of the Sunday School, and president of the Baptist Young People Union. He died as a deacon at the age of 18. He was under the tutelage of his childhood pastor Rev. Sullivan during this period. W.M. Lipscomb, who described himself as "a great gospel preacher," referred to him.

Higher education

Fowler took and passed the senior class final examination exam, which enabled him to graduate at the invitation of the principal of an African American school in Inman. Dr. Robert Russa Moton, the president of the bank in which he worked, introduced him to a gentleman named Acie Thompson, who was familiar with the president of Tuskegegegee University. Fowler should enroll at Tuskegee, according to Thompson. Fowler took his advice and landed at Tuskegee Institute in September 1929. Tuskegee was a harbinger of industry, study, morality, faith, and healthy traditions, and he was thus promised the opportunity to study academic subjects, but it also required to study a trade. Fowler made a name for himself on campus by his academic accomplishments and continued to attend both morning and evening vespers Chapel services.

Fowler received his high school diploma in plumbing in 1933, achieving first place academically. He began attending Tuskegee in 1933, majoring in History and minoring in Sociology. He was primarily interested in history. Since he had arrived at Tuskegee, he had to work to pay for his tuition, eat, have clothes to wear, and have a place to live. During this time, the entire world was in the midst of the Great Depression. He held the remaining semesters until he reached his 28th birthday in May 1937, after eight years in Tuskegee.

Fowler, who had initially considered matriculation at Harvard University after graduating from Tuskegee, moved to Washington, D.C., to enroll the Howard University School of Religion (now Howard University School of Divinity). Since he planned to lead an African American congregation, Howard felt it would be the right idea. He arrived in Washington in August 1937 and lived in Washington for the remainder of his life. He came from the rural Southern United States to the urban Northeast during this period of transition, a trend that has come to be known and categorized as the Great Migration. Benjamin Elijah Mays, Dean of the School of Religion, and Howard Thurman, Dean of the Chapel, began studying at the School of Religion in September and discovered his mentor, Howard Thurman, to be knowledgeable and dedicated. He graduated from Howard in June 1940 with a Bachelor of Divinity degree. Dr. Mays had obtained an apprenticeship at the historic Shiloh Baptist Church under the Rev.'s leadership. Dr. Earl L. Harrison. Fowler obtained his Master of Arts degree in Religious Education from Howard in June 1943.

Family and private life

Fowler discovered himself attracted to Miss Henrietta Hatter, a native Washingtonian with roots in Stafford County, Virginia, while serving his apprenticeship at Shiloh Baptist Church. She attended the District of Columbia public schools, graduating from Armstrong High School in 1931. Hatter's high school experience prompted her to matriculate at the Miner Teachers College and earned her Bachelor of Science degree in Education in 1935. She enrolled at Howard University and completed her studies toward a Master of Arts degree in History in 1939. Her teaching career began in Baltimore, where she taught geography, and in 1950, she was hired by the District of Columbia Public School System as a full-time substitute teacher. Fowler and Hatter were married on June 27, 1944, after a lengthy period of courting. Andretta, Andrew H., Henrietta E., and John T. were together, having four children: Andretta, Andrew H., Andretta E., and John T.

Mrs. Fowler continued her education, and in 1968, she became a permanent faculty member at Woodrow Wilson High School teaching World History, Sociology, and American History, a position from which she resigned in 1979. She served as First Lady of Capital View and was also a volunteer at her husband's church.

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