The Mis-Education of the Negro
The Mis-Education of the NegroInteractive Book Experience
Below you'll find an embedded reader for "The Mis-Education of the Negro" by Carter G. Woodson. Use the dark mode toggle to adjust the reading experience to match your preference. This is a demonstration of our new reusable WebsiteDemo component which automatically syncs with your site's theme.
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Key Insights
Carter G. Woodson published this groundbreaking work in 1933, addressing how the American education system of his time failed to properly educate African Americans. His insights on the systemic issues in education remain relevant today, as he critiqued:
- How education was designed to maintain social hierarchies
- The importance of culturally responsive teaching
- How historical narratives shape identity formation
- Why critical thinking must be central to true education
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Citation
Cited as:
Yotam, Kris. (Jun 2025). Miseducation of the Negro: Book Notes. krisyotam.com. https://krisyotam.com/notes/book-notes/miseducation-of-the-negro-book-notes
Or
@article{yotam2025miseducation-of-the-negro-book-notes,
title = "Miseducation of the Negro: Book Notes",
author = "Yotam, Kris",
journal = "krisyotam.com",
year = "2025",
month = "Jun",
url = "https://krisyotam.com/notes/book-notes/miseducation-of-the-negro-book-notes"
}