Black History Month: A Preserving Dunbar photo gallery (Part 2)
In 1927, these students officially introduced the Dunbar culture to Lexington. {Contributed photo/Dunbar Preservation Society}
Every Sunday during the month of February, Davidson Local will publish a photo gallery showcasing and highlighting the lives of Black residents in Davidson County, before integration. A couple of pictures this week were taken after integration. As part of our ‘Preserving Dunbar’ investigative series, the Dunbar legacy will be on full display. If you’re not familiar with it, previously published articles can help you grow your knowledge about these historic schools, trailblazing students and barrier breaking adults.
Today’s gallery features various pictures from Dunbar 4th St. School and Dunbar High School. Charles Owens, president of the Dunbar Preservation Society (DPS), has compiled and continues to compile photographs from years past. All photos and captions are courtesy of DPS. Photos provided by the Davidson County Historical Museum and Richard Tysinger are noted in the captions.
