Support for NPR Illinois comes from Mike and Amy Jackson recognizing the birthday of Julius Rosenwald. Born in Springfield in 1862, Julius Rosenwald is considered America's first social philanthropist. Through the “Rosenwald Schools” he championed African American education in the rural South. Happy Birthday Mr. Rosenwald.
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Mike and Amy Jackson Recognizing Julius Rosenwald's Birthday
