Black Women’s Clubs & Sororities’ Role in Increasing Access to Education for Marginalized Populations and Their Role in Community Engagement & Social Activism
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Education of marginalized communities in America is an area which has been glossed over in history. Commonly referred to with only notable dates or names included, there is a wealth of knowledge in the history of education of these communities that often goes unnoticed by the masses. By analyzing the philosophies brought to the forefront by Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois in relation to the mission of higher education, this essay highlights the purpose and intersection of education and social activism in the United States. This paper examines the history of Historically Black Colleges and Universities, the experience of Black women who pursued an education in America between the mid-1800s and mid-1900s and finally the role of social and service extracurricular involvement in the activism and education of these women. This paper seeks to bring to light the immense contributions of Black women organizers, clubs, and sororities and their longstanding impact on today’s educational landscape.
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