The Mis-Education of the Negro

In "The Mis-Education of the Negro," Carter G. Woodson lays bare the systematic denial of education to African Americans and critiques the ways in which the education system of his time contributed to the social and economic disenfranchisement of Black people in the United States.

Woodson, often heralded as the Father of Black History, posits that the education received by African Americans was deliberately designed to instill a sense of inferiority and to keep them disconnected from their rich cultural heritage and history.

He argues that this form of education leads not only to the mis-education of Black people but also to the propagation of a wider culture of oppression. Through a compelling examination of history, philosophy, and education, Woodson challenges his readers to reconsider the role of education in achieving true freedom and empowerment.

His work is a critical call to action, urging African Americans to develop a new form of education that is rooted in self-reliance, racial pride, and the active participation in the shaping of one's destiny.

"The Mis-Education of the Negro" is not just a historical text; it is a blueprint for educational reform and empowerment that resonates with ongoing relevance.