The Mis-Education of the Negro

Carter Godwin Woodson

Mar 2012 · Courier Corporation

About this ebook

In 1933, American historian and educator Carter Woodson (1875-1950) delivered a powerful and prophetic denouncement of "Euro-centric"school curricula that still rings true. Woodson inspired black Americans to demand relevant learning opportunities that were inclusive of their own culture and heritage. In issuing this challenge, Woodson laid the foundation for more progressive and egalitarian educational institutions.
The thoughts Woodson expressed in addresses and articles formed the basis for this work, described by The New York Times as a challenging book that "throws down the gauntlet to those who have had anything to do with Negro education, whether of white or black race."
The founder of the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, Woodson was also the author of more than sixteen books and the founder and editor of the Journal of Negro History and the Negro History Bulletin. This landmark work remains essential reading for educators and everyone who seeks to understand the African-American experience.

Ratings and reviews

Its amazing how the sane issues present themselves today. Open your mind and eyes. We cannot change White supramacy but we can change our inferiority complex. Divinity is in our skin

This book needs to given to all african men and women. It needs to be given to today's youth

Great read. Reading this book shows some problems that our race still have yet to solve.