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Rosenwald School Reopens in Sadieville | Lexington News
After 14 years and $100K in restoration, Sadieville’s historic Rosenwald School reopens this Saturday—offering free public tours led by local resident Robert Rhodes, who’s deeply connected to the legacy of this landmark. Built in 1917 as part of Booker T. Washington and Julius Rosenwald’s groundbreaking initiative to provide education for Black children after emancipation, the school stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and hope. Rhodes reflects on the students who once walked its halls, imagining their dreams and struggles during a time when education was both scarce and costly. The…
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