ROSENWALD: MOVIE AND DISCUSSION
February 1, 2017
7 P.M.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m., Film at 7 p.m. | Members and Non-Members $10
Registration required
Join the Museum for a special collaboration with MOSH to present the film, Rosenwald. Hear the story of Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish philanthropist who joined forces with Booker T. Washington and African American communities to build over 5,000 schools for African American children. This film sheds light on a silent partner of the pre-Civil Rights Movement, along with his ties to Jacksonville and artist Augusta Savage. Discussion to follow the movie. For further information or to register, please call 904.899.6038.
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