St. Jude Educational Institute
St. Jude Educational Institute, Catholic educational institute in Montgomery, Alabama
St. Jude Educational Institute occupied a campus designed in Late 19th and 20th-century Revival and Italian Renaissance architectural styles at West Fairview Avenue.
Founded in 1946 by Father Harold Purcell, the institute served as an educational center until 2014, making substantial contributions to African American education.
The campus gained recognition during the 1965 Selma to Montgomery marches when it hosted the Stars for Freedom rally with performances by Harry Belafonte.
The institute maintained 15 faculty members serving 160 students before its closure, offering both college preparatory and trade education programs.
Several students from the institute advanced to professional sports careers, including NBA players Ousmane Cisse and JaMychal Green.
Location: Alabama
Inception: 1946
Website: http://www.stjudeei.org
Website: http://stjudeei.org
GPS coordinates: 32.35300,-86.32700
Latest update: March 12, 2025 17:18
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