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by W. S. (William Sanders) Scarborough
The American Negro Academy. - OCCASIONAL PAPERS NO. 8.
The Educated Negro and His Mission.
The Educated Negro and His Mission.
The essay opens with a sweeping metaphor, comparing the flow of human thought to a pendulum that swings between lofty ideals and practical demands. It observes how the era’s commercial vigor has pushed education toward immediate utility, especially for Black Americans, while warning that an exclusive focus on industrial training risks eclipsing the rich tradition of scholarly achievement within the community.
Against this backdrop, the author argues that true progress depends on recognizing each individual, not merely the race, as capable of higher learning. He calls for a balance that honors both the dignity of intellectual pursuit and the need for practical skills, urging educators and leaders to safeguard the space for advanced scholarship. The piece sets the stage for a thoughtful discussion about how educated Black citizens can shape their own destiny while navigating the pressures of a rapidly changing society.
Language
en
Duration
~27 minutes (26K characters)
Series
The American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers No. 8
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Suzanne Shell, Stephanie Eason, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net.
Release date
2010-02-11
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1852–1926
Born into slavery in Georgia, this pioneering classicist rose to national prominence as one of the first Black scholars in the field of Greek and Latin studies. His life joined scholarship, teaching, and educational leadership in a way that still feels remarkable today.
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