Rethinking American Slavery in Education

This chapter explores the deficiencies in how American slavery is taught in schools, calling for more accurate and contextual representation in curricula. It highlights the consequences of miseducation and the need to incorporate the complexity of slavery's history, including the perspectives of those enslaved and the role of resistance. The discussion underscores the importance of a comprehensive understanding of slavery for addressing present-day issues related to racism and historical injustice.