The Ballotless Victim of One-Party Governments by Archibald Henry Grimké

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Author Grimké, Archibald Henry, 1849-1930
LoC No. 13018319
Title The Ballotless Victim of One-Party Governments
The American Negro Academy, Occasional Papers No. 16
Note Reading ease score: 49.3 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "The Ballotless Victim of One-Party Governments" by Archibald Henry Grimké is an insightful political address published in the early 20th century, specifically in 1913. This significant work delves into the systemic disenfranchisement of the African American community, particularly in the Southern United States, highlighting the stark contrast between the legal rights granted to Negro citizens and the harsh realities they face in society. The book serves as a critical examination of the struggles for civil rights and the persistent social injustices inflicted upon African Americans. In this address, Grimké articulates the severe ramifications of living in a one-party government where the Negro is deprived of the ballot, rendering him powerless in political matters. He discusses the historical context of the African American’s fight for rights, reflecting on the progress made since emancipation juxtaposed against the ongoing oppression faced in the South. Through a passionate discourse, Grimké underscores the importance of suffrage as a means of protecting the rights and dignity of African Americans while critiquing the complicity of both Northern and Southern whites in perpetuating racial discrimination. His call for political engagement and equal rights remains a poignant commentary on the struggles that are still relevant in discussions of race and democracy today. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class E151: History: America: United States
Subject African Americans -- Suffrage
Subject African Americans -- Legal status, laws, etc.
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