Description
In this powerful work of history and cultural memory, Horace Tate’s life becomes a lens for examining what education meant—and what it cost—for Black Americans in the Jim Crow South. Tracing the forces that shaped his schooling and the community that sustained his aspirations, the book reveals how segregation, poverty, and institutional neglect collided with resilience, mentorship, and self-determination. Through vivid narrative and rigorous scholarship, it explores themes of racial inequality, the politics of knowledge, and the often-hidden labor required to pursue learning under oppression. Vanessa Siddle Walker’s distinctive blend of storytelling and analysis brings both personal stakes and broader historical context to the forefront, making this an essential read for anyone seeking to understand the long reach of educational injustice.
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Published Jan 1, 2018
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First Published
2018
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for The Lost Education of Horace Tate by Vanessa Siddle Walker.