GAD 121 Julius Rosenwald, A Retrospect - Bonus Program

Schedule

Thu Sep 11 2025 at 01:30 pm to 02:45 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter | Gadsden, AL

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Join us as Jim Kilgore gives us a look at the illustrious life of Julius Rosenwald, Sears CEO/owner and 20-year member of the Tuskegee board. Hear about his influence in education and Rosenwald schools in and around our area. 📚
Here’s a little-known fact: Rosenwald helped build 5,000 African American schools throughout the South, including in Etowah and adjacent counties. At one point, 40 percent of Black children in the South attended Rosenwald schools.
🗓️ Thursday, Sept. 11
🕜 1:30-2:45 p.m.
📍 Church of the Holy Comforter
📢 Jim Kilgore
Complimentary bonus programs are free and open to the public! Walk-ins welcome!
For more info, visit: https://olli.ua.edu/public/
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Episcopal Church of the Holy Comforter, 153 S 9th St, Gadsden, AL 35901-3645, United States

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