Wittman Advocates For Northumberland Rosenwald School
WASHINGTON– Today, Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01), announced he has called on Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland to include the Julius Rosenwald School Foundation of Northumberland County, VA in a study of selected Rosenwald School sites to determine the suitability and feasibility of designating the sites as a unit of the National Park System. This study is a requirement from the
Julius Rosenwald and the Rosenwald Schools Act of 2020, which was passed by Congress and signed into law last year. Advocating on behalf of the school in Northumberland County, Congressman Rob Wittman stated:
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The Rosenwald Schools were established by Julius Rosenwald, an iconic American who overcame tremendous adversity to become a successful businessman and philanthropist, playing a major role in elevating the status of African-Americans throughout the United States. As the Department of the Interior seeks to preserve sites associated with his legacy, it’s critical they consider the Julius Rosenwald School Foundation of Northumberland County in that effort. This site serves as a key educational and cultural location for Virginians, and it’s an honor to advocate for its inclusion.”