Constructing a Black Curriculum: Race, Representation, and the Politic

Constructing a Black Curriculum: Race, Representation, and the Politics of Education, Volume 1, examines the intellectual and political engagement of Black Americans with education during the first half of the twentieth century. Amato Nocera explores the emergence of a communal Black Curriculum, a movement designed to represent Black identity and guide racial consciousness. This historical study traces how these educational projects moved from learned societies and the Harlem Renaissance into formal school systems. The text highlights the internal debates among Black advocates regarding how race should be taught and represented in a society shaped by white supremacy.

As part of the New Directions In The History Of Education Ser, this volume provides a deep analysis of the contributions made by intellectuals such as Carter G. Woodson and Alain Locke. It also features the vital work of African American educators like Nannie Burroughs and Julia Davis. This history offers critical context for modern discussions in education theory, cultural and ethnic studies, and social sciences.