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The mis-education of the Negro: Book Guide, Author and Facts

The mis-education of the Negro by Carter Godwin Woodson: plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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Raises questions that readers were trying to answer in 1933 and are still trying to answer today. Explores the impact of slavery on the Black psyche and raises questions about our educational system, such as what and who African Americans are educated for, the difference between education and training, and which of these African Americans are receiving. Provides solutions to these challenges, but these require more study, discipline, and an Afrocentric worldview.

Quick facts about The mis-education of the Negro

  • Title: The mis-education of the Negro
  • Author: Carter Godwin Woodson
  • First published: 1933
  • Genre: african americans, discrimination in education, education
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL48136W

Where to read The mis-education of the Negro

The mis-education of the Negro by Carter Godwin Woodson is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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What is The mis-education of the Negro about?

Raises questions that readers were trying to answer in 1933 and are still trying to answer today.

Who wrote The mis-education of the Negro?

The mis-education of the Negro was written by Carter Godwin Woodson.

When was The mis-education of the Negro published?

The mis-education of the Negro was first published in 1933.

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