Detroit City School Inspectors establish School District #8 (1839)

A segregated district without funding for teacher or operations or maintenance, till 1841. Founded by Detroit’s Second Baptist Church in 1836, this first school for black children, became a part of Detroit public schools in 1839.

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Detroit City School Inspectors establish School District #8 (1839)

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