"It is absolutely a lie to say that Black people do not want or value education." The power of education was not lost on American slaves and despite the threat of death, they taught themselves to read and write. As Michael Harriot continues to share Black history you're likely not familiar with, he explains the crucial role Black people played in creating America's public school system. TheGrio Daily is an original podcast by theGrio Black Podcast Network. #BlackCultureAmplified