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Title: The Education of the Negro

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Education of the Negro" by Charles Dudley Warner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the educational and social status of African Americans in the United States following the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. It addresses the challenges and expectations surrounding the education of newly enfranchised Black citizens, exploring themes of race, character development, and the role of education in societal progress. In this work, Warner critically assesses the impact of the reconstruction efforts on the African American population, emphasizing that while the opportunity for education was welcomed, the execution and adequacy of such education remained questionable. He argues that a significant investment in higher education does not necessarily correlate with the overall improvement in the character and citizenship of the Black community. Moreover, Warner highlights the necessity for a more foundational approach to education that involves basic literacy and vocational training, rather than simply providing advanced degrees. His conclusions suggest that true progress for African Americans hinges on the combined efforts of both races to foster an environment conducive to character-building and practical skills, ultimately advocating for a long-term commitment to this challenging endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900

EBook No.: 3114

Published: Dec 5, 2004

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: African Americans -- Education

Subject: United States -- Race relations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Education of the Negro

Credits: Produced by David Widger

Summary: "The Education of the Negro" by Charles Dudley Warner is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book examines the educational and social status of African Americans in the United States following the Civil War and the abolition of slavery. It addresses the challenges and expectations surrounding the education of newly enfranchised Black citizens, exploring themes of race, character development, and the role of education in societal progress. In this work, Warner critically assesses the impact of the reconstruction efforts on the African American population, emphasizing that while the opportunity for education was welcomed, the execution and adequacy of such education remained questionable. He argues that a significant investment in higher education does not necessarily correlate with the overall improvement in the character and citizenship of the Black community. Moreover, Warner highlights the necessity for a more foundational approach to education that involves basic literacy and vocational training, rather than simply providing advanced degrees. His conclusions suggest that true progress for African Americans hinges on the combined efforts of both races to foster an environment conducive to character-building and practical skills, ultimately advocating for a long-term commitment to this challenging endeavor. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 55.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Author: Warner, Charles Dudley, 1829-1900

EBook No.: 3114

Published: Dec 5, 2004

Downloads: 109

Language: English

Subject: African Americans -- Education

Subject: United States -- Race relations

LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.