The controversy around Black History.

Authors: Abul Pitre and Ruth Ray
Date: Fall 2002
From: The Western Journal of Black Studies(Vol. 26, Issue 3)
Publisher: The Western Journal of Black Studies
Document Type: Article
Length: 4,382 words
Abstract :

The controversy surrounding Black History is not new. It began in 1926 when Carter G. Woodson introduced Negro History week and has continued into the twenty-first century. Proponents of Black History believe that it promotes diversity, develops self-esteem, and corrects myths and stereotypes. Opponents argue such curricula are dishonest, divisive, and lack academic credibility and rigor. The article highlights Banks' approaches to multicultural reform and illustrates the struggles of schools that have attempted to infuse Black History into their curricula.
Source Citation
Pitre, Abul, and Ruth Ray. "The controversy around Black History." The Western Journal of Black Studies, vol. 26, no. 3, fall 2002, pp. 149+. link.gale.com/apps/doc/A96195836/AONE?u=gale&sid=bookmark-AONE. Accessed 2 Mar. 2026.
  

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