The Mis-Education of the Negro

Written by Carter Godwin Woodson

Narrated by Warren Keyes

‘The Mis-Education of the Negro’ by Carter Godwin Woodson (1933), addresses important economic and social issues that were face by African-Americans. Woodson criticises education in American schools, and the emphasis on the history of the Greeks, Romans and British. He explores the legacy of slavery and the economic situation of blacks in the time of depression. In each chapter he considers the results of mis-education on the church, business, politics and leadership. The book opens with an analysis of the process of miseducation and in each successive chapter, he demonstrates the results of mis-education on the people’s livelihood, on spiritual life, political and leadership.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Yashiki Audio
• Release date: Mar 16, 2021
• ISBN: 9781662181306

Reviews for The Mis-Education of the Negro

[B Pearson · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This book opened my eyes to the reality that I am/we are a very important piece as a whole to the human experience. That I am fearfully and wonderfully made. And though out the years of oppression I am/we are still living our lives to best of what’s available to me/us. This shows me that no matter how much, how long, how hard, they tried to inhibit, stop or hindered me/us from being and pursuing my/our purpose of being here…will never, never stop me/us from moving forward…Man this book is real good…??????????

[Ademola Ekulona · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This classic fundamental of Black Culture in the USA inspires me once again after having intrigued me in the 1960s and then reminded me in 1980s relevance, and now justifies greater comparative analysis of specific situations that Woodson confronted in the early 30s that can be compared to current (2024) realities and, indeed, outcomes of broad and consequential movements since the book was written. I remember in the 50s, I had relatives who quoted and admired Woodson for his unflagging dedication to rational living for America's despised Black people during days when hope for change spurred prioritizing Black self-defense (response to weekly lynchings) of "colored" persons. The Colored/Negro elders' concern for authentic outcomes brought shared alignment with Woodson's conclusions giving more credence to desegregation rather than (or preferred over) integration. Why? Reason is found between the lines of this treasure of Black sociology, psychology, epistemology and history. Ignore this book at your own risk.