02348cam a22003253u 4500 34847 UtSlPG 20260610133809.0 m cr n 260607r2011||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d 08031180 UtSlPG en iso639-1 E151 Baker, Ray Stannard, 1870-1946 Following the color line Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2011 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2011-01-04 Produced by Suzanne Shell and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries.) "Following the Color Line" by Ray Stannard Baker is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The work examines the status and conditions of African American citizenship within the American democracy, focusing primarily on the racial dynamics in both the South and North. Through in-depth observations and personal investigations, the author seeks to illuminate the struggles, fears, and aspirations of the Negro community, reflecting on their societal roles and the pervasive challenges they face. At the start of the text, Baker introduces his intent and methodology, expressing a desire to present an honest perspective on the Negro's place in American life without the biases of a Northerner or Southerner. He reflects on the complexities surrounding race relations, particularly following significant events such as the Atlanta race riot. Baker recounts the rising tensions that lead to violence, illustrating the fear felt by both races and detailing conversations that reveal the mutual dread and misunderstandings between whites and blacks. This opening section sets the tone for a thorough exploration of the racial issues that will be addressed in subsequent chapters. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified African Americans United States -- Race relations https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34847 75693 75693