African American Historical Society of Rockland County

Two Schools in Hillburn – A Documentary

Two Schools in Hillburn – A Documentary

This is a true story about two separate by equal elementary schools in Hillburn, New York — one white and one black elementary schools. In the 1940s, Thurgood Marshall played an important role in this gripping story, 11 years before his well-known involvement in the Brown v. Board of Education case.

Video courtesy of Michele Borders Henry, a voice over talent with a neutral North American accent who can convey trust, authority, sadness, mystery or excitement through her vocal delivery. Contact her at BordersHenryVoiceOvers.com.

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  • Lynne Belluscio

    One of the teachers at the Brook school was Esther Stevenson from LeRoy. She taught there 1913 thru 1916. We are trying to know more about her, she graduated from the Geneseo Normal College having graduated from LeRoy High School. This video is wonderful. Lynne Belluscio, Municipal. Historian. LeRoy NY

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