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100 1 _aHarrison, Hubert H.,
_d1883-1927
245 1 4 _aThe Negro and the nation
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2023
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2023-01-19
508 _aNeal Caren. This file was derived from images generously made available by the Library of Congress through the HathiTrust.
520 _a"The Negro and the Nation" by Hubert H. Harrison is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book serves as a collection of articles that originally appeared in radical publications, focusing on the social, political, educational, and economic conditions faced by African Americans in the United States. It seeks to illuminate the struggles and injustices experienced by the Black community, showcasing how these challenges impact their collective consciousness and social standing. In this compelling anthology, Harrison presents a thorough examination of the systemic issues plaguing the lives of Negroes, categorizing problems into four main groups: political disenfranchisement, economic exploitation, inadequate education, and social discrimination. Through powerful rhetoric and factual evidence, he critiques the legal and societal frameworks that perpetuate inequality, such as voter suppression laws and the prevalence of lynching. Harrison argues that the struggle for rights is not just a matter of race, but deeply intertwined with social and economic class issues, emphasizing the need for unity and political engagement among African Americans to combat oppression effectively. By addressing these multifaceted challenges, Harrison calls for a reevaluation of American democracy in terms of inclusivity and equity for all citizens. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _pOriginally published:
_cUnited States: Cosmo-advocate publishing co., 1917
653 _aAfrican Americans
653 _aUnited States -- Race relations
856 4 _uhttp://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/009603824
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/69835
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