During segregation, African Americans faced inadequate education. Businessman Julius Rosenwald partnered with Booker T. Washington and local communities to build over 5,000 schools. This initiative, funded by matching grants and community contributions, provided vital educational spaces. These schools became community hubs, fostering literacy and self-respect. Though many are gone, their legacy highlights community power in overcoming systemic neglect.
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America’s first social philanthropist: The secret story of 5,000 schools and a generosity second to none
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