Marion Thompson Wright Reader

Discover the profound insights of Marion Thompson Wright in the Marion Thompson Wright Reader, expertly curated by acclaimed historian Graham Russell Gao Hodges. This essential volume, published by Rutgers University Press in 2021, presents a modern edition of Wright's seminal work, The Education of Negroes in New Jersey, originally released in 1941. With 368 pages of scholarly yet accessible content, this reader not only revives Thompson's critical perspectives on education but also contextualizes her contributions within the broader narrative of African American history. Long out of print, this edition makes Wright's important work available to a new generation of readers and scholars. Enhance your understanding of educational history and the struggles for equity with this vital resource.