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

New Books in African American Studies

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Literacy and Liberation

This chapter explores the historical significance of literacy in the fight for freedom and citizenship among Black individuals since the 1800s, highlighting the barriers imposed by white oppressors. It draws connections between past censorship and contemporary issues in education, reflecting on the ongoing struggles for equality faced by Black communities today.

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