A Place Out of Time: The Bordentown School

For seventy years, during a time when America largely neglected the education of African-Americans and discrimination was both legally and socially enforced, The Bordentown School stood as an educational haven. It served as a nurturing ground for black pride and intellect, instilling values, discipline, and essential life skills in generations of black youth. This narrative unfolds through the voices of Bordentown alumni, historians, and compelling archival footage. It also explores the broader history of black education in America over three centuries, offering a complex and seldom-seen depiction of a distinct black educational environment. This story serves as an important introduction to the ongoing national conversation about historically black institutions and their significance in fostering identity and achievement. What were the losses and gains on the path to equality?