Discover the often-overlooked history of Black public education in
Fayetteville—from its beginnings as a mission
school for emancipated students in 1866 to
eventual district-wide integration nearly a century later in 1965.
Margaret Holcomb, Jimmye Whitfield, and Cory Perry, documenting collaborators of historic Black public education in Fayetteville, will
examine the stark disparities Black students
experienced in their segregated school and introduce the trailblazers who played a part in integrating our public education over this nearly
100-year period.
Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to
the area, this presentation offers insights into a
vital part of our shared history—one that continues to shape our community today