To Advance the Race

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Focusing on the pivotal role of education in the lives of African American women, the book chronicles their journey from early abolitionist colleges to post-Civil War institutions. It highlights the struggles and triumphs of Black women as students, professors, and administrators, detailing their contributions to emerging educational frameworks like Howard University. The narrative also explores the tensions between gender and race during the postwar era, illustrating how these women navigated traditional roles while advocating for broader educational opportunities in the 1960s.