(Satellite Location: Fairview) A History of Black Education in America
A History of Black Education in America
This presentation will discuss the origin of Black education in America from its rudimentary start to its current status. It will present a historical perspective from the Freedmen's Bureau, the role of the American Missionary Association, the effect of the Morrill Acts in helping establish Historically Black Colleges and Universities, and the gigantic efforts of philanthropist Julius Rosenwald. We will discuss the history of HBCUs and their contributions to making America more diverse and producing African American scholars who have aided America in fulfilling its goal of education for all.
Location: Lincoln Community Center Library – 1255 Manchester Rd. Erie, PA 16505.
Date/Time: Monday, February 5 at 6:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE, please register in advance.
Parking: lot in front of building.
Johnny Johnson, M.Ed., is a native of Covington, GA, and has been a resident of Erie for 45 years. Mr. Johnson taught health and physical education at various middle and high schools in Erie’s Public Schools for more than 30 years before retiring. He coached many athletic teams and was the first African American to coach a varsity basketball team in Erie’s history. He earned his master’s degree in Curriculum and Administration in HPE from Slippery Rock University after earning his bachelor’s degree in education from Fort Valley State University. He is one of the founding members of the Harry T. Burleigh Society, has participated in numerous historical programs, and is the author of Erie African Americans in the 1880s.
