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The Controversy around Black History

Controversy over black history began in 1926, when Carter G. Woodson introduced Negro history week, and has continued into the 21st century. Proponents of black history believe it promotes diversity, develops self-esteem, and corrects myths and stereotypes. Opponents argue it is dishonest, divisive, and lacks academic credibility and rigor. Highlights Banks' approaches to multicultural reform, illustrating struggles of schools that have attempted to infuse black history into their curricula. (SM)

• Author/Creator: Pitre, Abul, Ray, Ruth
• Date Published: Fall
• Journal/Secondary Title: Western Journal of Black Studies
• Notes: FirstSearch indicates your institution subscribes to this publication. Libraries worldwide that own item: 330 UNIV OF COLORADO AT BOULDER Search the catalog at the library of the University of Colorado at Boulder. ISSN: 0197-4327 English Journal Article (CIJE) 080 Journal Articles; 143 Reports--Research
• Number: 3
• Volume: 26
• Year: 2002

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• Network/channel: NCCRESt: Practices: Diversity Practices
• Subject: Elementary Secondary Education
• Subject: Multicultural Education

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