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Rosenwald: An Aviva Kempner Film with Curator Discussion

Feb 08, 2025

Experience the incredible true story of community, education, and legacy of the Rosenwald schools. Event Details Directed by Aviva Kempner, Rosenwald is the story of Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish businessman and philanthropist who joined forces with Booker T. Washington and African American communities in the segregationist Jim Crow South to build more than 5,000 schools. Inspired by the Jewish doctrine of "tikkun olam," repairing the world, and a deep concern over racial inequality in America, the Rosenwald Fund supported the building of YMCAs, housing, and funded artists such as Marian Anderson, Langston Hughes, and Gordon Parks. Join us on February 8 at 1 p.m. for a special screening and discussion event with David Porter III, Hopewell Rosenwald School Community Development Advisor, Ashley Rodriguez and Berenice Lopez, American Youthworks YouthBuild Program, Elroy Williams, President of Hopewell Community Club & Hopewell Rosenwald School Community, and Bullock Curator James McReynolds.
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1800 N Congress Ave
Austin, TX 78701
Phone: (512) 936-8746
Email: contactus@thestoryoftexas.com
Cost: $8-$12
Attendance: 200
Time: 1:00pm-3:30pm