02337cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000090011910000200012824502000014826400510034830000470039933600260044633700260047233800360049850000310053450801600056552011710072553400450189665300220194185600430196399900170200622256UtSlPG20260610133519.0mcr n260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a12004235  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aE1511 aHaley, James T.10aSparkling Gems of Race Knowledge Worth Reading :bA compendium of valuable information and wise suggestions that will inspire noble effort at the hands of every race-loving man, woman, and child. 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2007  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2007-08-06  aProduced by Marilynda Fraser-Cunliffe, Debbie Stoddart,
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Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Sparkling Gems of Race Knowledge Worth Reading" by James T. Haley is a compendium of valuable information and wise suggestions written in the late 19th century. The work seeks to inspire and encourage individuals of African descent to pursue noble efforts, presenting insights into race issues, self-improvement, and the celebration of progress within the African American community.   The opening of the book provides a foundational argument about the necessity of focusing on new aspirations rather than being mired in the memories of the past, particularly the legacy of slavery. It emphasizes the importance of developing a positive family structure, improving labor conditions, and elevating moral standards within the community. The discourse is set against the backdrop of significant events such as the Tennessee Centennial, highlighting the progress and potential of African Americans as they carve out their place in society. Haley underscores that while the memory of slavery serves as an important historical reference, it should not dominate the collective consciousness of a race striving for advancement. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aAfrican Americans40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/22256  c63400d63400