02812cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000090010610000540011524500610016926400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650801950044752015450064253400450218765300430223265300360227565300460231165300550235785600430241299900190245559286UtSlPG20260610134351.0mcr n260607r2019||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aRansom, Reverdy C.q(Reverdy Cassius),d1861-195914aThe Disadvantages and Opportunities of the Colored Youth 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2019  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2019-04-15  aProduced by hekula03, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
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HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"The Disadvantages and Opportunities of the Colored Youth" by Reverdy C. Ransom is a collection of lectures and sermons delivered to the youth of his congregation at St. John’s A.M.E. Church in Cleveland, Ohio, in the late 19th century. Written in the 1890s, this work offers an inspirational overview of the challenges faced by the African American community, particularly focusing on the youth. The book addresses significant social issues such as racism, inequality, and the moral and intellectual advancement of colored youth, emphasizing their potential despite the adversities they encounter.  In the book, Ransom discusses several critical themes, including the "race soil" that shapes the experiences of colored youth, the societal pressures they face, and the moral temptations surrounding them, which he metaphorically refers to as "lions" hindering their progress. He outlines the importance of education, hard work, and self-improvement in overcoming these obstacles, encouraging the youth to pursue opportunities in various fields, including literature, business, and public service. Ransom ultimately instills a message of hope and determination, urging young African Americans to embrace their identities, cultivate their talents, and actively participate in shaping a brighter future for themselves and their communities. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and broader cultural commentary, the book serves as a motivational call to action for the colored youth of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfrican Americans -- Social conditions  aAfrican Americans -- Employment  aAfrican American youth -- Conduct of life  aMinorities -- Vocational guidance -- United States40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/59286  c100112d100112