“The mere imparting of information is not education.” Ch. 1
Stars: 4/5
The Mis-Education of the Negro is a powerful glimpse into the state of the Negro in the Early 20th Century as analyzed by noted African-American historian and scholar, Carter G. Woodson. Throughout Mis-Education, Woodson addresses several key points:
How the Negro ended up in his predicament:
Woodson explains that the traducers of the race, those who oppress the Negro through propaganda and mis-education, “…by teaching [the Negro] that his black face is a curse and that his struggle to change his condition is hopeless is the worst sort of lynching. It kills one’s aspirations and dooms him to vagabondage and crime.” (Ch. 1 –The Seat of the Trouble)
Education:
“….the schools for the classical education for Negroes have not done any better… The Negro trained in the advanced phases of literature, philosophy, and politics has been unable to develop far in using his knowledge because of having to function in the lower spheres of the social order.” (Ch. 2 – How We Missed the Mark).
The apathy of the highly educated Negro:
“the highly educated Negro often grows sour….” (Ch. 1 –The Seat of the Trouble) with many siding with segregationists on the best solution for the Negro race.
Entrepreneurship:
Why Negroes will not patronize black owned businesses & the need for Negro in professions other than religious ministry are some of the topics Wooden expounds upon.
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