Excited to share new paper w/ @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social: "Veiled Power: How Rosenwald Teachers Quietly Shaped the Civil Rights Movement"
The puzzle: did ~5,000 segregated schools built in rural South emphasizing “manual labor” strengthen or weaken Jim Crow? 🧵 omarwasow.com/wasow_grumba...
The puzzle: did ~5,000 segregated schools built in rural South emphasizing “manual labor” strengthen or weaken Jim Crow? 🧵 omarwasow.com/wasow_grumba...
April 2, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Excited to share new paper w/ @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social: "Veiled Power: How Rosenwald Teachers Quietly Shaped the Civil Rights Movement"
The puzzle: did ~5,000 segregated schools built in rural South emphasizing “manual labor” strengthen or weaken Jim Crow? 🧵 omarwasow.com/wasow_grumba...
The puzzle: did ~5,000 segregated schools built in rural South emphasizing “manual labor” strengthen or weaken Jim Crow? 🧵 omarwasow.com/wasow_grumba...
Brian Rosenwald: One Month of Trump 2.0
Plus: Elon comes for Social Security. What could go wrong?
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Plus: Elon comes for Social Security. What could go wrong?
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Brian Rosenwald: One Month of Trump 2.0
Plus: Elon comes for Social Security. What could go wrong?
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February 18, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Brian Rosenwald: One Month of Trump 2.0
Plus: Elon comes for Social Security. What could go wrong?
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Plus: Elon comes for Social Security. What could go wrong?
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William Blake, The Six-Footed Serpent Attacking Agnolo Brunelleschi, 1826
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September 26, 2026 at 4:19 AM
William Blake, The Six-Footed Serpent Attacking Agnolo Brunelleschi, 1826
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1124664
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1124664
The Rosenwald Fund was a major supporter of Black hospitals and physicians, too
The Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum Gave Us An In-Depth Look at Juneteenth and Black education via an exhibit on the Rosenwald Schools, a network of educational centers for Black children during the Segregation Era. www.dallasobserver.com/arts/dallas-...
The Dallas Holocaust & Human Rights Museum Gave Us An In-Depth Look at Juneteenth
The museum honored the 160th anniversary of the holiday with lectures, screenings and an exhibit featuring photos of Rosenwald Schools by photographer Andrew Feiler.
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June 24, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The Rosenwald Fund was a major supporter of Black hospitals and physicians, too
Can the Dems actually flip... Kansas? Preview of today's "To the Contrary" Podcast with Brian Rosenwald.
August 25, 2026 at 5:05 PM
Can the Dems actually flip... Kansas? Preview of today's "To the Contrary" Podcast with Brian Rosenwald.
The National Building Museum is opening a new exhibition focused on the Rosenwald Schools across the American South, which were funded by Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald and created in partnership with Booker T. Washington.
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February 27, 2026 at 3:16 PM
The National Building Museum is opening a new exhibition focused on the Rosenwald Schools across the American South, which were funded by Jewish philanthropist Julius Rosenwald and created in partnership with Booker T. Washington.
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Julius Rosenwald was instrumental in narrowing the wide gap in educational opportunities for Black children during Jim Crow.
I introduced the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act to ensure Americans can learn about his legacy and contributions to our country.
I introduced the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act to ensure Americans can learn about his legacy and contributions to our country.
February 25, 2026 at 9:50 PM
Julius Rosenwald was instrumental in narrowing the wide gap in educational opportunities for Black children during Jim Crow.
I introduced the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act to ensure Americans can learn about his legacy and contributions to our country.
I introduced the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act to ensure Americans can learn about his legacy and contributions to our country.
Larry Rosenwald, pacifist, editor of _War No More_, holding a cat. #art #portraitart
April 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Larry Rosenwald, pacifist, editor of _War No More_, holding a cat. #art #portraitart
William Blake, Ciampolo the Barrator Tormented by the Devils, 1826
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March 6, 2025 at 4:37 PM
William Blake, Ciampolo the Barrator Tormented by the Devils, 1826
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1124662
https://botfrens.com/collections/14375/contents/1124662
I wrote about Fisk University's new digital portal to the Rosenwald Fund archive — an online repository of more than 146,000 (and counting) artifacts related to the Rosenwald Schools, which provided opportunities for Black students in the Jim Crow South.
Fisk University unveils Rosenwald Fund Archive - Nashville Banner
Fisk University has created the Julius Rosenwald Fund Archive database, a digital portal showcasing the legacy and impact of the Rosenwald Fund on Black communities.
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September 25, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I wrote about Fisk University's new digital portal to the Rosenwald Fund archive — an online repository of more than 146,000 (and counting) artifacts related to the Rosenwald Schools, which provided opportunities for Black students in the Jim Crow South.
Rosenwald Hall, University of Chicago, 1918
November 30, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Rosenwald Hall, University of Chicago, 1918
Julius Rosenwald—a Jewish American philanthropist who led Sears—partnered with educator Booker T. Washington to build rural schools. Black communities co-produced the schools, raising matching funds, donating land. In fact, they contributed more to construction than the Rosenwald Fund itself. 2/
April 2, 2026 at 5:51 PM
Julius Rosenwald—a Jewish American philanthropist who led Sears—partnered with educator Booker T. Washington to build rural schools. Black communities co-produced the schools, raising matching funds, donating land. In fact, they contributed more to construction than the Rosenwald Fund itself. 2/
Congratulations to Mitch Rosenwald on winning re-election to Florida House District 98! Since taking office in 2024, Rep. Rosenwald has introduced legislation tackling Republicans’ affordability crisis and he's not done fighting for Broward families.
August 19, 2026 at 2:26 AM
Congratulations to Mitch Rosenwald on winning re-election to Florida House District 98! Since taking office in 2024, Rep. Rosenwald has introduced legislation tackling Republicans’ affordability crisis and he's not done fighting for Broward families.
Honoring Julius Rosenwald: A Legacy of Jewish–Black Partnership and Shared Purpose #JAHM
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Honoring Julius Rosenwald: A Legacy of Jewish–Black Partnership and Shared Purpose | Combat Antisemitism Movement
The late Julius Rosenwald -- the visionary philanthropist and former president of Sears, Roebuck and Company -- was inducted into Jewish American Hall of
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A poignant photo exhibit at Austin’s Bullock Museum documents the Rosenwald schools, 470 of which once operated across Texas, and whose alumni nationwide included Maya Angelou and John Lewis. https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/rosenwald-schools-bullock-museum-exhibit/
These Schools Brought Opportunity to Black Texans During Segregation. Only a Few Still Stand.
A poignant photo exhibit at Austin’s Bullock Museum documents the Rosenwald Schools, 470 of which once operated across Texas, and whose alumni nationwide included Maya Angelou and John Lewis.
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January 18, 2025 at 12:30 AM
A poignant photo exhibit at Austin’s Bullock Museum documents the Rosenwald schools, 470 of which once operated across Texas, and whose alumni nationwide included Maya Angelou and John Lewis. https://www.texasmonthly.com/being-texan/rosenwald-schools-bullock-museum-exhibit/
Booker T Washington and Sears cofounder Julius Rosenwald teamed up to build Rosenwald Schools to give Black Americans equal education.
Julius (Jewish) provided the funding, and Washington drafted the curriculum as both men understood what Ekta states here.
Julius (Jewish) provided the funding, and Washington drafted the curriculum as both men understood what Ekta states here.
The white culture spent decades upon decades trying to return to the idea of what they had prior to civil war: a world in which only the wealthiest would be allowed to be educated. In the pursuit of such they taught their children from a young age to fear everything and everyone, to submit or 1/
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The inability or refusal to think only helps authoritarianism.
The inability or refusal to think only helps authoritarianism.
September 22, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Booker T Washington and Sears cofounder Julius Rosenwald teamed up to build Rosenwald Schools to give Black Americans equal education.
Julius (Jewish) provided the funding, and Washington drafted the curriculum as both men understood what Ekta states here.
Julius (Jewish) provided the funding, and Washington drafted the curriculum as both men understood what Ekta states here.
Spent a few hours yesterday morning in my town’s Rosenwald School. It was an informative and inspiring time as always.
July 31, 2024 at 5:38 AM
Spent a few hours yesterday morning in my town’s Rosenwald School. It was an informative and inspiring time as always.
Julius Rosenwald- Jewish philanthropist & educator Booker T. Washington, created the Julius Rosenwald Schools - a program that provided essential education for rural Black children in the South.
The transformative initiative of over 5,000 schools, for Black children across Southern states in 1915.
The transformative initiative of over 5,000 schools, for Black children across Southern states in 1915.
May 7, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Julius Rosenwald- Jewish philanthropist & educator Booker T. Washington, created the Julius Rosenwald Schools - a program that provided essential education for rural Black children in the South.
The transformative initiative of over 5,000 schools, for Black children across Southern states in 1915.
The transformative initiative of over 5,000 schools, for Black children across Southern states in 1915.
Let's focus on good:
In the 30s, Jewish Sears cofounder Julius Rosenwald partnered with Booker T Washington to build schools to give Black kids equal education during segregation.
Rosenwald provided the funding, and Washington wrote the curriculums.
www.nps.gov/articles/the...
In the 30s, Jewish Sears cofounder Julius Rosenwald partnered with Booker T Washington to build schools to give Black kids equal education during segregation.
Rosenwald provided the funding, and Washington wrote the curriculums.
www.nps.gov/articles/the...
The Rosenwald Schools: Progressive Era Philanthropy in the Segregated South (Teaching with Historic Places) (U.S. National Park Service)
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October 9, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Let's focus on good:
In the 30s, Jewish Sears cofounder Julius Rosenwald partnered with Booker T Washington to build schools to give Black kids equal education during segregation.
Rosenwald provided the funding, and Washington wrote the curriculums.
www.nps.gov/articles/the...
In the 30s, Jewish Sears cofounder Julius Rosenwald partnered with Booker T Washington to build schools to give Black kids equal education during segregation.
Rosenwald provided the funding, and Washington wrote the curriculums.
www.nps.gov/articles/the...
William Blake, The Baffled Devils Fighting, 1826 #artbots #tate
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April 8, 2025 at 11:01 PM
William Blake, The Baffled Devils Fighting, 1826 #artbots #tate
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This school in Durham, NC was one of 5,000 schools that were built for black children in the South in the 1920's by Jewish-American businessman Julius Rosenwald. More in comments.
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This school in Durham, NC was one of 5,000 schools that were built for black children in the South in the 1920's by Jewish-American businessman Julius Rosenwald. More in comments.
August 23, 2024 at 10:06 AM
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This school in Durham, NC was one of 5,000 schools that were built for black children in the South in the 1920's by Jewish-American businessman Julius Rosenwald. More in comments.
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This school in Durham, NC was one of 5,000 schools that were built for black children in the South in the 1920's by Jewish-American businessman Julius Rosenwald. More in comments.
Fisk University announced a new digital portal to some 146,000 items in the Julius Rosenwald Fund archives. Starting in the early 20th century, more than 5,000 Rosenwald Schools were constructed to provide educational opportunities for Black students across the Southeast.
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Fisk University unveils Rosenwald Fund Archive - Nashville Banner
Fisk University has created the Julius Rosenwald Fund Archive database, a digital portal showcasing the legacy and impact of the Rosenwald Fund on Black communities.
nashvillebanner.com
September 25, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Fisk University announced a new digital portal to some 146,000 items in the Julius Rosenwald Fund archives. Starting in the early 20th century, more than 5,000 Rosenwald Schools were constructed to provide educational opportunities for Black students across the Southeast.
@steveharuch.bsky.social
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Among the signatories were Jane Addams, WEB Dubois, John Dewey, Rabbi Emil G. Hirsch, Julius Rosenwald, Lincoln Steffens, Rabbi Stephen Wise, Lillian Wald, Ida Wells-Barnett, and dozens more prominent Americans.
August 22, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Among the signatories were Jane Addams, WEB Dubois, John Dewey, Rabbi Emil G. Hirsch, Julius Rosenwald, Lincoln Steffens, Rabbi Stephen Wise, Lillian Wald, Ida Wells-Barnett, and dozens more prominent Americans.
As covered in my account, “Rosenwald Schools” refers to more than 5,000 schools, shops and teachers homes funded by Sears Roebuck President Julius Rosenwald, in association with Booker T. Washington, for African-Americans in the segregated South in the 1920s and 1930s. Check the thread below.
July 17, 2026 at 6:56 PM
As covered in my account, “Rosenwald Schools” refers to more than 5,000 schools, shops and teachers homes funded by Sears Roebuck President Julius Rosenwald, in association with Booker T. Washington, for African-Americans in the segregated South in the 1920s and 1930s. Check the thread below.