The mis-education of the Negro
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(2 ratings)162 pages1933Classic Books AmericaISBN 9781448671243
About this book
In 1933, American historian and educator Carter Woodson delivered a powerful denouncement of "Euro-centric" school curricula that inspired black Americans to demand relevant learning opportunities inclusive of their own culture and heritage. Similar thoughts, expressed in other addresses and articles, formed the basis for this landmark work by the pioneering crusader of black education.
Publication Details
- Publisher
- Classic Books America
- Published
- 1933
- Pages
- 162
- ISBN
- 9781448671243
About Carter G. Woodson
Carter Godwin Woodson (1875–1950) was an African-American historian, author, journalist and the founder of the Association for the Study of African American Life and History, and one of the first scholars to study African-American history. A founder of The Journal of Negro History in 1915, Woodson has been cited as the father of black history. In February 1926 he announced the celebration of "Negro History Week", considered the precursor of Black History Month.
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