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The Negro in the South

The Negro in the South

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The Negro in the South, edited by W. E. B. Du Bois and Booker T. Washington, is a landmark collection of lectures that explores the complex realities of race, labor, and social progress in the post-slavery American South. First published in 1907, the book captures the perspectives of two of the most influential African American leaders of the early twentieth century, whose differing philosophies-Washington's emphasis on industrial education and economic self-help, and Du Bois's advocacy for higher education and political rights-shaped national debates about the future of Black America.
Through deeply analytical and passionate essays, the authors address the conditions faced by African Americans in a region still grappling with the legacy of slavery, segregation, and economic exploitation. The work offers both a diagnosis of systemic injustice and a blueprint for moral and civic renewal.A vital historical document, The Negro in the South stands as a powerful testament to the intellectual dialogue that helped define the direction of African American thought and activism in the twentieth century.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
126
Release Date:
2025-09-30
Publication Date:
2025-09-30
Publisher:
Black Legacy Press
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
163652172X
ISBN13:
9781636521725
GPSR Manufacturer Reference:
Weight:
169 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
7 cm
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