Voices from the Historic Russell School: Panel Discussion and Multimedia Exhibits Highlighting the History and Influence of Rosenwald Schools in Durham and Across North Carolina

(Photo of the Russell School courtesy of Maria Miracoli via Wikimedia)

The Rosenwald Schools program was a joint effort between Black communities in the American South led by Booker T. Washington and the CEO of Sears Roebuck Julius Rosenwald, who contributed funds to help build schools for Black children (late 1910s to early 1930s) during the Jim Crow era of racial segregation. North Carolina had more than 800 Rosenwald-funded projects, more than any other state, and historic
preservation surveys reveal around 125 buildings are still standing across the state.

This event will include a panel discussion with board and community members as well as alumni associated with the Russell Rosenwald School in Durham County. Also, participants will be invited to spend time exploring three multimedia exhibits to learn more about the Russell School and broader Rosenwald Schools movement across the state.

The event will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, at the NC State University DH Hill Library from 9:30am-12:30pm. For more information and to register, please see our calendar.