School Segregation in Western North Carolina A History, 1860s-1970s |
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| Author:
| Reed, Betty Jamerson |
| Series title: | Contributions to Southern Appalachian Studies |
| ISBN: | 978-0-7864-5965-0 |
| Publication Date: | Sep 2011 |
| Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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| Book Format: | Paperback |
| List Price: | USD $39.95USD $4.00 |
Book Description:
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Surveys western North Carolina's segregated black schools from Reconstruction through integration, revealing the struggles, achievements, and ultimate victory of a unified community intent on achieving an adequate education for its children. Featuring commentary from former students, teachers and parents, this examines the value and achievement of rural segregated black schools, as well as their significance for educators today.
Surveys western North Carolina's segregated black schools from Reconstruction through integration, revealing the struggles, achievements, and ultimate victory of a unified community intent on achieving an adequate education for its children. Featuring commentary from former students, teachers and parents, this examines the value and achievement of rural segregated black schools, as well as their significance for educators today.