Join us in recognition of Black History Month for this lecture by Montgomery History on the history of segregation in Montgomery County public schools. This lecture will discuss the importance of education to newly emancipated African Americans, segregation and the practice of “separate but equal” in the Montgomery County public schools and the number of African American schools that still exist in the county.
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Or Dial In: 301 715 8592; Meeting ID: 995 8641 7777
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