Education, Greensboro

The Education Cup is one of the most notable sculptures of the project. It is a bronze cup pierced by pencils, symbolizing the oppression of black students in educational institutions. This sculpture includes a quote by Booker T. Washington: "I have learned that success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed." The sculpture was created by Gregory B. Colleton Jr. and is located next to the Central Library on North Church Street.

Image Courtesy of United Arts Council of Greater Greensboro.

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Sight Name: Education
Sight Location: Greensboro, USA (See walking tours in Greensboro)
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