Jimmie Rodgers Foundation Inc, US

The Wechsler Foundation in Meridian, MS is dedicated to the restoration and preservation of the historic Wechsler School building, the first brick school in Mississippi built for Black students using public funds. The foundation has secured grants and funding to begin the restoration process, starting with the 1951 annex, and is actively seeking additional resources to extend the restoration efforts to the original 1894 building and the 1914 annexation. With a rich history dating back to 1894, the Wechsler School holds significant historical importance as a landmark in African-American education. The school served as a primary, junior high, and high school, offering diplomas to black students in east central Mississippi. Through community events and activities, the foundation remains committed to maintaining an active presence in the Meridian community while working towards the complete restoration of this iconic building.Generated from the website