You Need a Schoolhouse: Booker T. Washington, Julius Rosenwald, and the Building of Schools for the Segregated South

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The partnership between Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald, sparked by their 1911 meeting, played a pivotal role in transforming education for African American communities in the rural South. Through their collaboration, they established thousands of modern schoolhouses, significantly impacting access to education during a crucial period leading up to the civil rights movement. Stephanie Deutsch explores their lives and the profound effects of their work, highlighting the importance of their contributions to educational reform and community development.