This is History: Black History Month with Dave Schwan on Julius Rosenwald, the most important philanthropist you never heard of

Dave Plier

In this week’s history segment, WGN Radio’s Dave Plier and WGN news anchor Dave Schwan talk about Julius Rosenwald (1862-1932), best known as a part-owner and leader of Sears, Roebuck and Company, for establishing the Rosenwald Fund, which donated millions in funds to build over 5,000 schools in the South, and promoted vocational and technical education in underserved Black communities.

https://serve.castfire.com/audio/4496976/4496976_2024-02-17-005916.128.mp3

Julius Rosenwald: ‘To Give and Receive’

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