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A Social History of the American Negro / Being a History of the Negro Problem in the United States. Including A History and Study of the Republic of Liberia

By Benjamin Griffith Brawley
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A comprehensive social history traces the African origins of people brought to America, their passage through the transatlantic slave trade, and the institutionalization of servitude and slavery in the colonies. It follows resistance and legal struggles, Black organizing and migration, and experiments in colonization and Black self-government overseas. Chapters examine the Civil War and emancipation, Reconstruction and enfranchisement, the emergence of postwar disfranchisement, economic oppression, and racial violence, and early twentieth-century debates over industrial education and civic integration. The work concludes by framing these developments as facets of a continuing national and international problem requiring social as well as political remedies.

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Benjamin Griffith Brawley

Benjamin Griffith Brawley was an influential African American scholar, educator, and author known for his contributions to the understanding of African American history and culture. His notable works include "A Social History of the American Negro," which explores the complexities of the Negro problem in the United States, and "The Negro in Literature and Art in the United States," which examines the representation of African Americans in various artistic forms. Brawley also wrote "Women of Achievement," highlighting the accomplishments of African American women, and "Your Negro Neighbor," which discusses social relations. His writings reflect a commitment to education and social justice, making significant contributions to the discourse on race and identity in America.

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