African American Education in Washington, DC - Paperback
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African American Education in Washington, DC
Secondary education for African Americans in Washington, DC, marked a defining moment in the history of a people less than a decade removed from chattel slavery and legally prohibited from learning. In 1862, when legislation passed creating a "colored" school system, an educational foundation had been laid; by the decade's end, thousands of people had received a basic education, and thousands...
Alice K. Thomas, educated in Washington, DC, holds a bachelor of arts degree in journalism and a master's degree and doctorate in sociology. She writes and lectures on topics related to the experiences of African Americans. Her encounters with DC graduates often lead to nostalgic stories of the "good old days."
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