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When Africa awakes / The "inside story" of the stirrings and strivings of the new Negro in the Western world

By Hubert H. Harrison
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A collection of essays and editorials from the World War I era that traces the rise of a new race-consciousness among Black Americans, arguing that wartime appeals to democracy exposed racial hypocrisies and spurred renewed political and cultural claims. The author recounts organizing efforts such as the Liberty League, critiques party politics and leadership, and examines labor, lynching, and the Negro’s role in war and peace debates. He broadens the scope to international solidarity among colonized and nonwhite peoples, urges economic self-help and educational uplift, and reviews contemporary books on race and civilization. An epilogue directly contests imperialist arguments and challenges notions of white world supremacy.

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Hubert H. Harrison

Hubert H. Harrison (1883-1927) was an influential African American writer, orator, and political activist known for his contributions to the Harlem Renaissance. He was a prominent advocate for civil rights and a vocal critic of racial injustice. Harrison's notable works include "The Negro and the Nation," which explores the complexities of African American identity and citizenship, and "When Africa Awakes," a powerful commentary on the awakening of African consciousness and the struggles of the new Negro in the Western world. His writings reflect a deep commitment to social change and the empowerment of marginalized communities.

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