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Thomas Holt's "Knowledge is Power" (Post Civil War (1865)…
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Black Convention seeks access to education so they can rise in society 
Passed a resolution on education where they are asking for access and iterate that they are willing to contribute "we will insist upon the establishment of good schools for the thorough education of our children throughout the state" (2)
Wanted to be treated with "equity and justice" but this required universal education for all, regardless of color. Only white males were allowed access to education at the time. Education was a privilege.
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Education in the African Culture aims to find ones place in society: "its goal is social, as well as personal, improvement to uplift the people, to make conditions better" (3).
Some slaves were educated in skills their white owners deemed relevant. They took this information and shared it with others. They were able to educate themselves despite obstacles and spread the idea that knowledge is power.
SELF HELP - nothing was given to the Black community so they took it upon themselves to educate others. They were willing to pay and work for a legitimate education, "Other resolutions passed by the South Carolinians emphasized that they expected no special treatment but were prepared to help themselves" (2)
CONNECTION: Today, healthcare is denied to people of color, or they are treated differently because of the color of their skin. Doctors are biased and give in to the systemic racism.