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The Mis-Education Of The Negro
Dr. Carter G. Woodson
Published in 1933
"Higher Strivings In The Service Of The Country"
Chapter 17 Pg. 181
8 PagesThis chapter appears to be an extension of Chapter 16. Dr. Woodson continues to discuss key professions that can make a change in the life of the Negro and offers advice;
4. In Politics
A. He should know he can also be lynched. Pg. 181
B. He will understand the Negro must do things for himself.
C. The ministers should not be political junkies. Pg. 182
D. He should stop his busy schedule to become a politician but not stay in the arena too long because his valuable time is required elsewhere.
E. He should be a figure in government, not a tool for politicians.
F. "The New Negro in politics, moreover, must not be a politician, he must be a man." Pg. 185
G. He must know the economics of the government and how it works.
H. He needs to become a radical. Pg. 187
I. He should know there is no movement in the world working especially for the Negro. Pg. 187
End of Chapter 17
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