Today in Wheeling History: July 31—James McHenry Jones seconds the nomination of George W. Atkinson for Governor, at Parkersburg (1896).
James McHenry Jones was a prominent African-American educator and community leader in West Virginia after the Civil War. He made significant contributions to education, serving as the principal of Lincoln school in Wheeling and expanding its resources and curriculum. Jones also played an influential role in black fraternal organizations and supported George Atkinson in his successful bid for Governor of West Virginia. He authored the novel "Hearts of Gold," discussing the challenges faced by African-Americans and advocating for an accommodationist strategy to combat racism and gain acceptance in society. (https://shorturl.at/acmIJ) (https://shorturl.at/xFMRW) (https://tinyurl.com/375trwbx)
James McHenry Jones was a prominent African-American educator and community leader in West Virginia after the Civil War. He made significant contributions to education, serving as the principal of Lincoln school in Wheeling and expanding its resources and curriculum. Jones also played an influential role in black fraternal organizations and supported George Atkinson in his successful bid for Governor of West Virginia. He authored the novel "Hearts of Gold," discussing the challenges faced by African-Americans and advocating for an accommodationist strategy to combat racism and gain acceptance in society. (https://shorturl.at/acmIJ) (https://shorturl.at/xFMRW) (https://tinyurl.com/375trwbx)
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