The MIS-Education of the Negro (Hardcover)

from jmcdbooks

Rated: B- Written in 1933, it is a shame how the ripples of systematic racism in Woodson's day are still prevalent today. Now centuries of "teaching" have caused a subservient mindset engrained in a society -- both black and white. What was nearly impossible to unravel in the 1930's, we are still...

from basedguy

Very inspirational.

from a1abwriter

It is amazing that after almost 75 years this book remains at the forefront of forward thinking. More than just a book, it is a manual; blue print rather for the uplifting and enlightening of a people without the common stowaway of blaming "the-man" as the father, author, creator, and personified...

from WesleyRoyII

An excellent book! The premise of the author is that African-Americans can be damaged by education that neglects an accurate history of Africa and the African American contributions in America. He points out that much of the education that has been received by African-Americans has worked as prop...

from a1abwriter

It is amazing that after almost 75 years this book remains at the forefront of forward thinking. More than just a book, it is a manual; blue print rather for the uplifting and enlightening of a people without the common stowaway of blaming "the-man" as the father, author, creator, and personified...