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The Mis-education of the Negro
Dr. Carter G. Woodson; Contributions by Mint Editions
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"History shows that it does not matter who is in power... those who
have not learned to do for themselves and have to depend solely on
others, never obtain any more rights or privileges in the end than
they did in the beginning."Dr. Carter G. Woodson was an
extraordinary scholar and an important figure in the Afrocentrism
movement. Being one of the first people to study African-American
history and the history of the African diaspora at large, he is
known today as the "Father of Black History," for his incredible
contributions to the field. His magnum opus, The Mis-education of
the Negro (1933) and its spiritual predecessor The Education of the
Negro Prior to 1861 (1919) are considered to be among the most
comprehensive studies of the history of African-American education
in the United States published in the early twentieth century. As
individual works, The Education of the Negro Prior to 1861
functions as a documentation of the ways in which obtaining
education provided mental and intellectual freedom to both enslaved
and freed Africans in America; and The Mis-education of the Negro
explores the effects of slavery on Black minds, challenging the
effectiveness and overall intent of the United States Educational
System in regard to the cultural indoctrination of Black Americans.
Together, these two works laid the foundation for Woodson's
argument in favor of Black History Week, which would eventually
grow to be recognized nationally as Black History Month; and are
essential to the cultural understanding of the importance in
recognizing African-American history as a legitimate field of
study.Professionally typeset with a beautifully designed cover,
this edition of The Mis-education of the Negro is an indispensable
reimagining of a crucial work of Black History for the modern
reader.
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