In this interview from 2017, Charity Ray shares her experiences attending a Rosenwald School during a pivotal time in American history.
Black Elder Talks About Attending Rosenwald School in Mars Hill, NC
The Rosenwald schools, conceived by Booker T. Washington and funded by Julius Rosenwald, played a critical role in providing education to African American children in the segregated South. In this interview, Appalachian Memory Keepers dive into her memories of attending school, her family, and church services.
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