The Voice Of The Negro, 1919 (1920)

By Robert T. Kerlin and Robert Thomas Kerlin

Book Overview

The Voice of the Negro is a book written by Robert Thomas Kerlin and published in 1920. The book is a collection of essays, speeches, and articles written by African American leaders and intellectuals during the year 1919, a pivotal year in the struggle for civil rights in the United States. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and economic conditions facing African Americans during this time, including issues such as lynching, segregation, and discrimination. It also highlights the efforts of African American leaders to organize and mobilize their communities to fight for their rights and achieve greater equality. The essays in the book cover a wide range of topics, including the role of education in advancing the cause of civil rights, the importance of economic empowerment, and the need for political action to effect change. The book includes contributions from prominent figures such as W.E.B. Du Bois, Marcus Garvey, and James Weldon Johnson. Overall, The Voice of the Negro is a valuable historical document that provides insight into the struggles and achievements of African Americans during a critical period in American history. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of civil rights in the United States.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: 1165147548
• ISBN13: 9781165147540
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 204 Pages
• Weight: 0.62 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"