African-American/Afro-Canadian schooling
Book Description
This comprehensive examination traces the remarkable journey of Black education in North America from colonial times through today's classrooms. Charles Leslie Glenn illuminates both the persistent barriers and extraordinary triumphs that have shaped educational experiences for African-American and Afro-Canadian students across centuries.
The narrative reveals how destructive racial prejudices within white communities created systematic obstacles to learning, while simultaneously celebrating the courageous determination of Black families, educators, and communities who refused to accept educational limitations. Glenn explores the vital role that Black churches played as centers of learning and empowerment, alongside the complex contributions of white missionary groups during Reconstruction and beyond.
Moving beyond the well-documented segregation of the American South, this work exposes the subtle yet equally damaging forms of educational separation that emerged throughout northern states and Canada. The author examines how communities resisted integration efforts in recent decades, while also highlighting innovative educational approaches that successfully narrow achievement disparities between racial groups.
For readers seeking to understand how systemic challenges can be transformed through persistent community action and spiritual resilience, this book offers valuable insights into the power of collective determination. Glenn's thorough research demonstrates how educational justice emerges through the sustained efforts of individuals and communities committed to creating opportunities for all children to flourish academically and personally.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Medium (200-400 pages) (~6 hours)
📄 Length: 203 pages
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