Pit school

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The term pit school comes from the time when African Americans were prevented from receiving an education due to repression and lack of freedom of assembly.

These schools were held at night, where a pit would be dug and covered over, children could then be taught to read.

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(Source: Kevin Johnson, (St. Hope Corporation, former NBA player), on Charlie Rose, June 7, 2005)

[edit] See also

• Hedge school