Why is Richard Wright not taught in schools?

Question

With race relations playing such a big part in American debate, it seems like we should make books like NATIVE SON & BLACK BOY a mandatory read in our high schools.

Answer 1

I think it's the same reason Steinbeck's not taught. Few students know about 'The Grapes of Wrath', and 'The Pearl.' I bet very few have ever heard of Tortilla Flat. There is even no John Steinbeck Society at the MLA!
What does he have in common with Wright? Not the Race question.
They both at one time, dabbled in, embraced and advocated the ideals of communism in America at a time when the specter of Karl Marx was haunting uncle Sam. Hence both were shunned at home. The buck stops with the MLA.
Good luck

Answer 2

U R thinking of Wilbur & Orville Wright. Richard Wright replaced right into a founding member of the prog rock group crimson Floyd. He died the day in simple terms before this of maximum cancers. He replaced into the keyboard participant and between the songwriters/singers. he would be very much neglected via all PF followers.