The Maroon Within Us: Selected Essays on African American Community Socialization

A deep insightful and empowering work by Asa G. Hilliard III. 

This book is a collection of essays that focus on:

• The importance of African-centered education

• The socialization of Black children

• The preservation and celebration of African cultural identity

• The critique of Eurocentric curricula and systems

The title references maroons—Africans who escaped enslavement and built independent communities—as a metaphor for cultural and psychological resistance. So, it blends historical reflection, educational philosophy, and cultural affirmation.