Negroes Quote by Carter G. Woodson
““THE "educated Negroes" have the attitude of contempt toward their own people because in their own as well as in their mixed schools Negroes are taught to admire the Hebrew, the Greek, the Latin and the Teuton and to despise the African. Of the hundreds of Negro high schools recently examined by an expert in the United States Bureau of Education only eighteen offer a course taking up the history of the Negro,””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Mis-Education of the Negro, 1933
Educational curricula often prioritize foreign cultures, devaluing African heritage and leading to self‑contempt among Black students.
In simple terms: Negroes are taught to despise their own history.
Key Takeaway
Integrate authentic African history into schooling.
Themes
education
identity
racial pride
Mood
critical
motivational
Type
historical
educational
When to use this quote
- school curricula
- community workshops
- museum exhibits
- parental guidance
Key Concepts
cultural erasure
self‑esteem
curriculum bias
Questions to Reflect On
- How does knowledge of one's heritage affect self‑image?
- What steps can educators take to balance cultural representation?
A Different Perspective
Curricula can be politically constrained, limiting reform.
