Fugitive Pedagogy

Carter G. Woodson and the Art of Black Teaching

By: Jarvis R. Givens

Narrated by: Leon Nixon

A fresh portrayal of one of the architects of the African American intellectual tradition, whose faith in the subversive power of education will inspire teachers and learners today.

Black education was a subversive act from its inception. African Americans pursued education through clandestine means, often in defiance of law and custom, even under threat of violence. They developed what Jarvis Givens calls a tradition of "fugitive pedagogy"—a theory and practice of Black education in America. The enslaved learned to read in spite of widespread prohibitions; newly emancipated people braved the dangers of integrating all-White schools and the hardships of building Black schools. Teachers developed covert instructional strategies, creative responses to the persistence of White opposition. From slavery through the Jim Crow era, Black people passed down this educational heritage.

There is perhaps no better exemplar of this heritage than Carter G. Woodson—groundbreaking historian, founder of Black History Month, and legendary educator under Jim Crow. Givens shows that Woodson succeeded because of the world of Black teachers to which he belonged: Woodson's first teachers were his formerly enslaved uncles; he himself taught for nearly thirty years; and he spent his life partnering with educators to transform the lives of Black students.

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Well Done...

RON DESANTIS PLEASE READ THIS BOOK!

THE REALITY of the consequences of telling our own story within the vail.

Ancestor Blueprint

I wish I had read this book 20 years ago. the details are enlightening. Every parent, teacher, and administrator responsible for the education of Black children should read this book. Woodson left the blueprint for our success.

All educators should read!

Givens exposes extraordinary challenges under which Black educators taught from Reconstruction forwards. In addition, it is a reminder of the desire and dreams and goals of Black Americans to achieve their academic goals under horrific circumstances. Thank you for writing this tremendous book that I think everyone should read it.

Why education is important

The ongoing challenges to the education of Black children are systemic, necessitating a comprehensive understanding of the importance of quality education for all. "Fugitive Pedagogy" explores the historical resilience of Black educators and underscores their vital role in the continued education of our youth.

A great tribute to Mr. C. G Woodson and all Black teachers.

A well written and informative book. The Narrator did a great job as well. Thank you for this great book.