950s. Black Principals Betrayed Their Own Students During Segregation

I grew up in the 60’s and 70’s. Our south Mississippi town of about 2000 people desegregated the schools when I moved into the 5th grade. I never remember any issues between us kids. We got along fine. Can’t speak for the adults, though. But, our town may have been the exception and not the rule.

Thank you for posting these interviews.

Great comment and I couldn't agree more. It does depend upon scruples, character of the principal but more of an extraordinary teacher and a desire to make a difference in learning no matter what. I often think of the movie " To Sir With Love" as I was a teacher. Thank you and sincere thanks David.❤

The problem was we were being taxed EQUALLY but not receiving the same benefits

Splendid interview David. Found it extremely insightful as I have witnessed those types of things out of people of all hues. Based on my experience, I'd have to chalk it up to a person's character. Some are gonna tow the company line in order to bolster their image. Others, value image far less, therefore they opt to speak out. Depends entirely on the individual in question and their own scruples, or lack thereof, ya know? Fascinating clip. Thank you. ❤️✌️🙂

Interesting. The elders in my community always told us the exact opposite. They loved going to all Black schools, where the teachers and administrators were members of the community and demanded the best out of the students.

The interview you conducted for your Making Sense of the Sixties are valuable part of preserving history of the 1950's and 50's Thanks David.

We’re lucky so much of your collection survived the fire

He definitely looks like the late-great Pastor E.V. Hill🎉🎉🎉

What he is saying is totally true. My Grandfather taught in a one-room school house and there was no desire to integrate with white students. My Grandparents paid for our private Catholic education and it was disturbing how black students were treated by the nuns who taught there. It was clear we were not wanted there. To this day there are no students of color at this same school