African American Higher Education: An Essential History

by Kijua Sanders-McMurtry and Marybeth Gasman

Book Overview

This groundbreaking history provides a broad overview of African American higher education in the United States from slavery and the Antebellum era up to the historical Obama election. Written in engaging, accessible language, this text is unrivaled in scope. By means of personal narratives, examples from ordinary and extraordinary individuals, and deep contextual analysis, this text tells the story of African Americans and their pursuit of education,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0415887585
• ISBN13: 9780415887588
• Release Date: January 2026
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 400 Pages