A local resident is preparing to film a documentary on the history of black schools in Iredell County.
The documentary, A Tribute to Our Educational Roots, will pay homage to black schools in the county from the early 1900s to 1970, said historian Burgess Bailey.
A big part of the documentary will be filmed Feb. 27 at the Mitchell Community College Continuing Education building.
"I think the results will be incredible," Bailey said.
Bailey is looking for alumni of Scotts Rosenwald, Chestnut Grove, Amity, Houstonville, Morningside, Dunbar and Unity elementary schools.
Participants will get 30 seconds on camera to talk about a favorite teacher and subject from those years, and may pay tribute to any staff member.
Taping will be from 2:30 to 5 p.m., and participants who aren't in front of the camera will have the chance to unite for fellowship and look at photographs with fellow former students.
There will also be a program from 5 to 6 p.m. that will provide a historical look at black schools in Iredell. The program will be followed by music and games from 6 to 10 p.m.
Bailey credited his late sister, Teresa Bailey Turner, for motivating him to make the film.
Turner spent many years recording history of black schools in the county.
"I want to bring the work she did to life," Bailey said.
Swicegood is a reporter for the Statesville Record and Landmark.
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