The Story of the American Negro

The Story of the American Negro
Author: Ina Corinne Brown
Publisher:
Total Pages: 236
Release: 1957
Genre: History
ISBN:

"The present volume is meant for the reader who wishes the highlights rather than the details of the Negro's life in the United States. It is not intended as a formal history nor is it primarily a study of the race problem. Rather I have tried to present the historical facts that are most important to an understanding of Negro-white relations today and to interpret these facts so as to increase such understanding"--Foreword, page v.

The Future of the American Negro

The Future of the American Negro
Author: Booker T. Washington
Publisher:
Total Pages: 268
Release: 1902
Genre: Social Science
ISBN:

Aims to put in more definite & permanent form the ideas regarding the negro & his future which the author expressed many times on the public platform & through the press & magazines.

The American Negro: What He Was, What He Is, and What He May Become, a Critical and Practical Discussion

The American Negro: What He Was, What He Is, and What He May Become, a Critical and Practical Discussion
Author: William Hannibal Thomas
Publisher: Legare Street Press
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2022-10-26
Genre: History
ISBN: 9781015455023

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Negro Motorist Green Book

The Negro Motorist Green Book
Author: Victor H. Green
Publisher: Colchis Books
Total Pages: 222
Release:
Genre: History
ISBN:

The Negro Motorist Green Book was a groundbreaking guide that provided African American travelers with crucial information on safe places to stay, eat, and visit during the era of segregation in the United States. This essential resource, originally published from 1936 to 1966, offered a lifeline to black motorists navigating a deeply divided nation, helping them avoid the dangers and indignities of racism on the road. More than just a travel guide, The Negro Motorist Green Book stands as a powerful symbol of resilience and resistance in the face of oppression, offering a poignant glimpse into the challenges and triumphs of the African American experience in the 20th century.

Black Struggle

Black Struggle
Author: Bryan Fulks
Publisher:
Total Pages: 360
Release: 1970
Genre: History
ISBN:

Traces the history of black people in America from the arrival of the first slave ships to the civil rights movements of the 1960's.

Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880

Black Reconstruction in America 1860-1880
Author: W. E. B. Du Bois
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 772
Release: 1998
Genre: History
ISBN: 0684856573

The pioneering work in the study of the role of Black Americans during Reconstruction by the most influential Black intellectual of his time. This pioneering work was the first full-length study of the role black Americans played in the crucial period after the Civil War, when the slaves had been freed and the attempt was made to reconstruct American society. Hailed at the time, Black Reconstruction in America 1860–1880 has justly been called a classic.

Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World War

Scott's Official History of the American Negro in the World War
Author: Emmett Jay Scott
Publisher:
Total Pages: 622
Release: 1919
Genre: African American soldiers
ISBN:

"A complete account from official sources of the participation of African Americans in World War I including their involvement in war work organizations like the Red Cross, YMCA, and the war camp community service. The text includes an official summary of the treaty of peace and League of Nations covenant. With the entry of the United States into the Great War in 1917, African Americans were eager to show their patriotism in hopes of being recognized as full citizens. However, they were barred from the Marines, the Aviation unit of the Army, and served only in menial roles in the Navy. Despite their poor treatment, African-American soldiers provided much support overseas to the European Allies as well as at home" -- Bookseller's description.

Creating Black Americans

Creating Black Americans
Author: Nell Irvin Painter
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Total Pages: 476
Release: 2006
Genre: African American artists
ISBN: 0195137558

Blending a vivid narrative with more than 150 images of artwork, Painter offers a history--from before slavery to today's hip-hop culture--written for a new generation.

The Negro in Our History [Facsimile Edition]

The Negro in Our History [Facsimile Edition]
Author: Carter G. Woodson
Publisher: Wildside Press LLC
Total Pages: 414
Release: 2008-06-01
Genre: Social Science
ISBN: 1434481999

A facsimile of the 1922 edition of "The Negro in Our History," by Carter G. Woodson, Ph.D. An essential book for African American libraries and collections.