Education in Black and White – Perspectives and Voices
A continuation of the themes in the Andrews Family Legacy Exhibit
Sunday, February 16, 2025 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Madison Morgan Cultural Center
All are invited!
Sponsors – Madison Morgan Cultural Center, Morgan County Landmarks Society, Morgan County Historical Society, Madison-Morgan Conservancy, Pearl Burney Alumni Association
Speakers and Presenters
Brad Rice - chair of the History and Humanities Committee of the Cultural Center. Brad will give an overview of black-white education in Morgan County as well as the efforts underway in the Cultural Center building to recognize and present this history.
Alfred Murray, chair of the Pearl Burney Alumni Museum and leader of the efforts to create the Museum. Alfred is a retired pastor, was principal of Morgan County Middle school, and has a long history of contributions to the Morgan County community.
Dr. Rosalyn Mitchell Patterson, graduate of Pearl High School – perspectives on education in Morgan County late 40’s, 50’s, and early 60’s including experiences and community work of her parents and their involvement in education.
Pearl Burney alumni - film of a sample of interviews of Pearl-Burney alumni conducted, recorded, and edited by Patsy Harris
Dr. Paul Pressly, Director Emeritus of the Ossabaw Island Educational Foundation. Dr Pressly will discuss his book, A Southern Underground Railroad.
Refreshment in the Arts and Crafts gallery following the program
Please visit the Andrews Family Legacy Exhibit and the John Lewis exhibit (artwork by Benny Andrews depicting the life of Congressman John Lewis) upstairs and the Museum of Madison and Morgan County on this level.
