The Common School And The Negro American (1911)

The Common School And The Negro American is a book written by William Edward Burghardt Du Bois, a prominent African American sociologist, historian, and civil rights activist. The book was first published in 1911 and is considered a seminal work in the history of African American education.In this book, Du Bois explores the history of education for African Americans, particularly in the southern United States, and examines the role of the common school system in perpetuating racial inequality. He argues that the common school system, which was designed to provide a basic education to all children regardless of race or social class, has failed to provide equal opportunities for African American students.Du Bois also discusses the impact of segregation and discrimination on African American education, and proposes solutions for improving the education of black students. He advocates for the integration of schools and the hiring of black teachers, and argues that education must be tailored to the specific needs and experiences of African American students.Overall, The Common School And The Negro American is a powerful critique of the American education system and its failure to provide equal opportunities for African American students. It remains a landmark work in the history of African American education and a testament to Du Bois' lifelong commitment to social justice and equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.