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Martin County natives recall segregated schools and the legacy of Stewart Training School
Summary
On the Martin County School District podcast, longtime residents Godfrey Lee and Philip Harvey described growing up under segregation, attending Stewart Training School, and the local educators and leaders — including the Murray family and Dr. David L. Anderson — who shaped opportunities for Black students in Martin County.
On episode 3 of the Martin County School District podcast, host Kirsty Germain interviewed two Martin County natives, Godfrey Lee and Philip Harvey, about attending segregated schools, the transition to integrated schools and the local leaders who influenced Black education in the county.
The guests described early schooling at small, segregated sites — including a one-room schoolhouse in Port Salerno and Salerno Colored Schoolhouse — and later attendance at Stewart Training School, a central institution for Black students in mid‑20th century Martin County. "I started school at the 1 room schoolhouse in Salerno across the street from Murray," Lee said. "By the time we got to graduation day, we were…
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