The Negro Problem by Booker T. Washington et al.

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Contributor Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915
Contributor Chesnutt, Charles W. (Charles Waddell), 1858-1932
Contributor Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963
Contributor Dunbar, Paul Laurence, 1872-1906
Contributor Fortune, Timothy Thomas, 1856-1928
Contributor Kealing, H. T. (Hightower Theodore), 1860-1918
Contributor Smith, Wilford H.
Title The Negro Problem
Note Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Industrial education for the Negro / Booker T. Washington -- The talented tenth / W.E. Burghardt DuBois -- The disfranchisement of the Negro / Charles W. Chesnutt -- The Negro and the law / Wilford H. Smith -- The characteristics of the Negro people / H.T. Kealing -- Representative American Negroes / Paul Laurence Dunbar -- The Negro's place in American life at the present day / T. Thomas Fortune.
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Summary "The Negro Problem" by Booker T. Washington et al. is a collection of essays and analyses concerning the challenges faced by the African American community in the post-Civil War United States, likely written in the late 19th century. This work features contributions from prominent figures such as W.E.B. Du Bois, Charles W. Chesnutt, and others, who explore themes such as education, disenfranchisement, and the socio-economic status of Black Americans. Each essay reflects on the historical context of race relations and proposes different paths forward for resolving the issues at hand. The opening of the book begins with Booker T. Washington’s essay, "Industrial Education for the Negro," wherein he asserts the importance of practical industrial education as a foundation for economic stability and social progress within the African American community. Washington emphasizes the necessity for Black Americans to shift from merely being laborers to becoming skilled workers who can participate actively in the economic systems of their communities. He discusses the legacy of slavery, the importance of dignity in work, and the need for personal development through hands-on skills. Throughout this essay, Washington advocates for an educational approach that prioritizes trade skills while simultaneously recognizing the value of mental and moral training, setting the tone for the ensuing discussions on the multifaceted challenges surrounding the education and rights of African Americans. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject African Americans
Subject African Americans -- Social conditions -- To 1964
Subject African Americans -- Politics and government -- 20th century
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EBook-No. 15041
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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