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Mabee, Carleton – New York History, 1977
In 1895 a group of local black parents decided to act against Jamaica, Long Island's school segregation policies. That struggle is outlined in this article. Persons and events important in the history of black elementary and secondary education in the area are discussed. (Author/GC)
Descriptors: Black Education, Black History, Black Leadership, Educational History