African Background Outlined
by Carter G. Woodson

Black Classic Press, in partnership with the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH,) announces the launch of The Woodson Series, which recognizes the pioneering efforts of Carter G. Woodson, The father of Black History Month, as a publisher and institution builder. (Read More ›)

Woodson wrote this text to educated teachers and the general public about Africa. Part I of the book presents a brief summary Africa’s past, including chapters on “The Negro in Africa,” “The Negro in the European Mind,” “The Negro in America,” “The Negro in Literature,” “The Negro in Art,” “The Education of the Negro,” “The Religious Development of the Negro,” and “Economic Imperialism.” Part II contains bibliographical notes and comments on these chapters and the others in the book.