This source is a PBS Teachers’ Lounge post from 4th grade ELA Teacher Glen Mourning that talks about the portrayal of African history and the African American experience in the United States public education system. Mourning criticizes the narrow focus on slavery as the starting point for teaching African American history, and suggests that it may have a negative impact on the psyche of generations of African American students. This post highlights the need for a more comprehensive and inclusive approach to teaching African American culture and history in schools.
