Freedom Road: Adult Education of African Americans » (1st Edition)

Seven essays, bracketed by an introduction and a conclusion, provide insight into how some African American leaders saw the connection between education and the eventual freedom or uplift of the African American people, and introduce some people who have made significant contributions to African American adult education. The essays are written by scholars of education. The first edition appeared in 1996. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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A history of African Americans' contributions and participation in adult education, seeking to revitalize an interest in the work of Alain Locke, W.E.B. Du Bois, Booker T. Washington, Kelly Miller, and Marcus Garvey. Two essays also specifically celebrate the role of African American women in adult education as exemplified by Septima Clark and the 1960s Civil Rights Movement. The volume, written by seven African American educators, raises important questions regarding the issues of education for liberation, vocational education, and communities' educational environments. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)