Author |
Various |
Editor |
Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963 |
Title |
The crisis : A record of the darker races, Vol. I, No. 1, November 1910
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Original Publication |
United States: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1910, reprint 1969.
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Note |
Reading ease score: 63.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crisis
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Credits |
Carol Brown, hekula03 and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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Summary |
"The Crisis: A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 1, November 1910" by Various is a historical publication that serves as both an article collection and a social commentary, written in the early 20th century. Edited by W. E. Burghardt Du Bois and featuring contributions from several notable figures, the publication addresses the significant social issues affecting African Americans and aims to highlight the complexities of race relations during this era. It likely covers topics related to racial prejudice, social justice, and the fight for civil rights. The content of this inaugural issue includes opinions and reports on various events impacting the African American community, such as political, educational, and social developments. It features discussions on voting rights, segregation, and the status of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in promoting equality. Key narratives, such as personal accounts of violence against African Americans and commentary on political appointments, further detail the systemic issues faced by the community. The issue captures a critical moment in history, striving to advocate for the rights and dignities of people of color while urging for greater awareness and action against racial injustice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Language |
English |
LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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Subject |
African Americans -- Periodicals
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Category |
Text |
EBook-No. |
71222 |
Release Date |
Jul 18, 2023 |
Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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