Most African Americans are not aware of their history. Rarely, do they recognize or honor figures before their time that helped make a change for the future. Mary McLeod Bethune, a woman from poverty, becomes one of the nation’s African American leaders of her time. Bethune’s life consisted of three different careers: an educator, an essential figure to the creation of Bethune-Cook Man College in Dayton Beach, Florida; along with founder and president of the National Council of Negro Women. She was a prominent force in establishing the black organization movement; and political realm, she was one of the few blacks to hold influential positions in the federal bureaucracy during President Franklin D. Roosevelt. Bethune was a black female leader
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The foundation of an educator is to educate. They are to educate the basic essentials needed in life. In addition to Bethune’s work as an educator, she did much to contribute to the American society at large. She held the position as president of the Florida chapter of the National Association of colored women. Her work as an educator was to teach the importance of what and who you can become. In order to succeed you must be slightly prepared with the basic of education.
In his essay, “Why a Great Books Education is the Most Practical,” David Crabtree discusses “a specialized education that is the best path to a career and financial security, hoping to stop the cycle of white supremacy.” (Crabtree,1985.) Although many individuals are unaware that they are being manipulated when they undermine the seriousness of their literacy as being trivial, their lack of sensitivity reflects societal conditioning; consequently, black educators and parents must exert greater efforts to ensure truth is being a strength and not a …show more content…
It has been a very prominent asset to the African American culture over the years, this paper should bring quest on why is the white educator is able to teach the African American story. In his essay, Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong, “this revised edition, packed with updated material, Loewen explores how historical myths continue to be perpetuated in today's climate and adds an eye-opening chapter on the lies surrounding 9/11 and the Iraq War. From the truth about Columbus's historic voyages to an honest evaluation of our national leaders, Loewen revives our history, restoring the vitality and relevance it truly possesses.” (Loewen, 2007.)History is fairly rich and consists of a wide array of the things we fail to take note of on a daily
The foundation of an educator is to educate. They are to educate the basic essentials needed in life. In addition to Bethune’s work as an educator, she did much to contribute to the American society at large. She held the position as president of the Florida chapter of the National Association of colored women. Her work as an educator was to teach the importance of what and who you can become. In order to succeed you must be slightly prepared with the basic of education.
In his essay, “Why a Great Books Education is the Most Practical,” David Crabtree discusses “a specialized education that is the best path to a career and financial security, hoping to stop the cycle of white supremacy.” (Crabtree,1985.) Although many individuals are unaware that they are being manipulated when they undermine the seriousness of their literacy as being trivial, their lack of sensitivity reflects societal conditioning; consequently, black educators and parents must exert greater efforts to ensure truth is being a strength and not a …show more content…
It has been a very prominent asset to the African American culture over the years, this paper should bring quest on why is the white educator is able to teach the African American story. In his essay, Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong, “this revised edition, packed with updated material, Loewen explores how historical myths continue to be perpetuated in today's climate and adds an eye-opening chapter on the lies surrounding 9/11 and the Iraq War. From the truth about Columbus's historic voyages to an honest evaluation of our national leaders, Loewen revives our history, restoring the vitality and relevance it truly possesses.” (Loewen, 2007.)History is fairly rich and consists of a wide array of the things we fail to take note of on a daily