224. Book Chat: Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism by Eve L. Ewing

Join the conversation by letting us know what you think about the episode!What is the purpose of education, of schooling, of the school system? How was the American education system developed? What were the reasons behind how and why certain practices and programs were put into place? How were Black and Native children considered in the system? In Original Sins: The (Mis)education of Black and Native Children and the Construction of American Racism, Eve L. Ewing goes into great detail to chronicle how the American system of education was created and how it was specifically designed with regard to Black and Native people. This book is a must read, especially for anyone interested in education, history, and racial and social justice. Listen in to hear our discussion and how learning this history affected us personally. This was a tough one, but knowledge is power. Stay informed!Support the showBe part of the conversation by sharing your thoughts about this episode, what you may have learned, how the conversation affected you. You can reach Raquel and Jennifer on IG @madnesscafepodcast or by email at [email protected] the episode with a friend and have your own conversation. And don't forget to rate and review the show wherever you listen!Thanks!