Why Did a Jewish Businessman Fund Segregated Black Schools? | Unpacked

Julius Rosenwald, a Jewish business titan, partnered with Booker T. Washington to spark a quiet revolution. Together, they built schools for Black children in the segregated South, educating future leaders like Maya Angelou and Medgar Evers and creating opportunities where none existed. Guided by values of justice and equity, Rosenwald’s story is a testament to the power of using wealth to transform lives. Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:34 Rosenwald's childhood 01:45 Success with Sears, Roebuck & Co 02:22 Segregated school system in the South 04:15 Teaming up with Booker T Washington to fund schools 05:15 Success of the Rosenwald schools 06:08 The impact of his Judaism on his giving 06:47 "Give while you live" approach to charity Subscribe and turn on your notifications so you don’t miss future uploads! https://www.youtube.com/UNPACKED?sub_confirmation=1 Recommended video—The Unknown Connection Between Black and Jewish Communities in America https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6PZ4uXzXGI&list=PL-DNOnm… We have merch! – http://shop.Unpacked.media/?utm_medium=youtube&utm_source… Let’s connect: Website — https://www.Un