The Education of Blacks in the South, 1860-1935

The book "Black Education in the South" by James Anderson is a groundbreaking work that reinterprets the history of southern Black education from Reconstruction to the Great Depression.

This comprehensive study offers fresh insights into the complex and often conflicting goals of various philanthropic groups, the peculiar significance of Tuskegee Institute, and the Black commitment to education.

By placing Black schooling within a political, cultural, and economic context, Anderson provides a nuanced understanding of the challenges faced by Blacks during this period, including their struggles for power and control over their own educational system.

This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of education, race relations, and the ongoing struggle for equality and justice in America.