The Negro As Capitalist: A Study Of Banking And Business Among American Negroes

By Abram Lincoln Harris

The book ""The Negro As Capitalist: A Study Of Banking And Business Among American Negroes"" by Abram L. Harris is a comprehensive study of the role of African American entrepreneurs and bankers in the American capitalist system during the early 20th century. The author examines the economic conditions that led to the rise of black-owned businesses and financial institutions, as well as the challenges they faced in a society that was largely segregated and discriminatory.Harris provides a detailed analysis of the history of black banking and business, including the establishment of the first black-owned banks and the growth of black-owned businesses in various industries. He also explores the social and political factors that influenced the development of these institutions, such as the impact of the Civil War and Reconstruction, the Jim Crow laws, and the Great Migration.Throughout the book, Harris emphasizes the importance of economic self-sufficiency for African Americans and the role that black-owned businesses and financial institutions played in promoting economic empowerment and social progress. He also highlights the contributions of individual entrepreneurs and bankers, such as Maggie Lena Walker and A.G. Gaston, who became leaders in their communities and helped to create opportunities for others.Overall, ""The Negro As Capitalist"" is a groundbreaking work that sheds light on an important but often overlooked aspect of African American history. It provides a valuable perspective on the role of black entrepreneurship and banking in the development of the American economy and society, and offers insights into the ongoing struggle for economic justice and equality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163152315
• ISBN13: 9781163152317
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 220 Pages
• Weight: 0.66 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"