Teach Freedom - Education for Liberation in the African-American Tradition (Paperback)

The self-conscious use of education as an instrument of liberation among African Americans is exactly as old as education among African Americans. This dynamic anthology is about those forms of education intended to help people think more critically about the social forces shaping their lives and think more confidently about their ability to react against those forces. Featuring articles by educator-activists, this collection explores the largely forgotten history of attempts by African Americans to use education as a tool of collective liberation. Together these articles explore the variety of forms those attempts have taken, from the shadow of slavery to the contradictions of hip-hop.The contributors address, ""Lessons from the Past"" and discuss Citizenship Schools in the south, Ella Baker and the Harlem Y, Mississippi Freedom Schools, and Black Panther Liberation Schools. Contemporary models are covered as well, demonstrating the depth and tenacity of the tradition in such efforts as the Freedom Schools established by the Children's Defense Fund.

General

Imprint:	Teachers College Press
Country of origin:	United States
Series:	Teaching for Social Justice Series
Release date:	April 2008
First published:	April 2008
Contributors:	Charles M Payne • Carol Sills Strickland • William Ayers • Therese Quinn
Dimensions:	228 x 160 x 19mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	288
ISBN-13:	978-0-8077-4872-5
Categories:	Books > Social sciences > Education > Teaching skills & techniques
LSN:	0-8077-4872-2
Barcode:	9780807748725

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