Dr. Dorothy Canter

The 2021 Moccasin Bend Lecture Series continues with a fascinating look at the legacy of Julius Rosenwald and his friendship and partnership with Booker T. Washington. Their deep connection led to the creation of over 5,000 Rosenwald Schools, mostly in the rural Southern US, that provided educational opportunities for over 600,000 African-American youth during segregation. Dr. Dorothy Canter leads the campaign to create a new National Historical Park based on the Rosenwald Schools model of public-private partnership that transformed philanthropy, civil rights, and education.