What kind of vision does it take to build a school when the world is determined to see you fail? In this episode of Reflecting Mississippi, we uncover the remarkable story of William Henry Holtzclaw, an educator whose courage and determination transformed Black education in Mississippi. Joined by Dan Fuller, former Humanities Chair at the Hinds Community College Utica Campus, and Jeanne Green, curator of the Utica Institute Museum, the conversation explores how Holtzclaw's mentorship under Booker T. Washington inspired him to found Utica Normal School in the face of Jim Crow, racial violence, and relentless opposition. Discover how one man's belief in the power of education created a lasting institution that continues to serve students today, and why Holtzclaw's story remains one of Mississippi's most inspiring.
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