Rosenwald Schools Day Recognition

by Timika M. Wilson

The Conservation Voters of SC coordinated with legislators to recognize the work of the Rosenwald Schools Trail Study on Rosenwald Schools Day on Feb 28, 2024. Rosenwald Schools were recognized for their contribution to the education of African American students in South Carolina. Several Rosenwald Schools still stand today due to the dedication of the local community to provide community service in renovated spaces that pay homage to the contributions of the original students and educators.

A post from the CVSC Instagram page noted that “CVSC and the Rosenwald Schools Trail Study Steering Committee celebrated SC Rosenwald Schools Day at the Statehouse. We celebrated by dropping booklets off on legislators’ desks to highlight the urgent and necessary work that is being done to protect these schools and their stories.

A special thank you to Sen. Mike Fanning and Rep. Pat Henegan who recognized the steering committee and allowed them to give an update on the study that began in January.”

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