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100 1 _aMiller, Kelly,
_d1863-1939
245 1 0 _aProgress and Achievements of the Colored People :
_bContaining the Story of the Wonderful Advancement of the Colored Americans—the Most Marvelous in the History of Nations—Their Past Accomplishments, Together With Their Present-day Opportunities and a Glimpse Into the Future for Further Developments—the Dawn of a Triumphant Era. A Handbook for Self-improvement Which Leads to Greater Success
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2021
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2021-06-24
508 _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Progress and Achievements of the Colored People" by Kelly Miller and Joseph R. Gay is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the significant advancements and accomplishments of African Americans following their emancipation, emphasizing their educational, social, and economic growth. The text serves as both a chronicle of past achievements and a guide for further self-improvement and success within the African American community. At the start of the book, the authors introduce the overarching theme of progress among African Americans post-emancipation, presenting the narrative as one of empowerment and opportunity. The foreword notes the critical role of education in measuring the race’s progress and highlights key achievements in various fields like agriculture, business, and the arts. The opening chapters outline the historical context and set a deliberate tone of optimism, underscoring that future leaders are already present among the youth. Furthermore, the authors stress the importance of preparing for leadership roles in a rapidly changing society, encouraging readers to embrace the opportunities around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAfrican Americans
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Education
653 _aAfrican Americans -- Social conditions -- To 1964
700 1 _aGay, Joseph R.
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/65692
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