Hollingsworth to speak about school desegregation Feb. 23

The Friends of Old Dover will present a program on the desegregation of Dover public schools, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, Feb. 23, at Dover Public Library.

The presenter will be Dr. Reba Hollingsworth, a 1945 graduate of Delaware State College High School for Colored Students, and a guidance counselor at Dover High School for 22 years.

She will speak from her experience of how the Dover community went through the desegregation process.

“Those who didn’t experience the segregated educational system in Dover will learn a lot that they didn’t know,” said Hollingsworth.

“The history of the City of Dover is all around us,” said Mary Mason, president of the Friends of Old Dover. “We’re delighted to be starting 2019’s series of Dover-centric talks with Dr. Hollingsworth, who mentored two generations of Dover students.”

Her talk is expected to draw a large attendance. There is no charge for admission. The library is at 35 Loockerman Plaza, Dover.