Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act

Bill 118 s 5122, also known as the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to establish the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park in the states of Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, and Virginia.

The park would commemorate the legacy of Julius Rosenwald, a philanthropist who partnered with African American communities in the early 20th century to build over 5,000 schools for African American children in the segregated South. These schools, known as Rosenwald Schools, provided educational opportunities for thousands of African American students who were denied access to quality education due to segregation.

The bill seeks to preserve and protect the remaining Rosenwald Schools and other historic sites associated with Julius Rosenwald's philanthropy. It also aims to educate the public about the history of the Rosenwald Schools and their impact on African American education. If passed, the Julius Rosenwald and Rosenwald Schools National Historical Park Act would provide funding for the establishment and maintenance of the park, as well as for educational programs and exhibits. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a way to honor Julius Rosenwald's contributions to education and civil rights in the United States.