I remember “Black Only Colleges” since I was a kid-—and I am now over 80.
Their slogan when begging for donations was “A mind is a terrible thing to waste’, IIRC.
NO ONE who is white can go to those schools.
Somehow-—THAT was considered OK.
Yep. One more story and I’ll shut up.
After high school (circa 1978) I considered a career in city fire rescue. Of course no internet in those days so I kept an eye on the job postings in the news paper. Wasn’t too long until I saw the job announced. Back in those days a visit to city hall was necisarry to view the whole job and apply. Sure enough there it was on the job board big as life but with one problem. Right at the top of the announcement in bold capital letters were the words “BLACK APPLICANTS ONLY NEED APPLY”.
A real eye opener for a 20 y/o in regards to race.