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Derek W. Black, "Dangerous Learning: The South's Long War on Black Literacy" (Yale UP, 2025)

New Books in Education

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Unearthing the Narrative of Secret Schools in African-American Education

This chapter delves into the historical significance of African-American education through the lens of secret schools created by freedmen and enslaved individuals prior to the Civil War. It highlights the challenges faced in researching these clandestine initiatives and underscores the broader struggle for educational equity among marginalized communities.

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