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Title: The Future of the American Negro

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Future_of_the_American_Negro

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Summary: "The Future of the American Negro" by Booker T. Washington is a significant social commentary written in the late 19th century. This work addresses the circumstances and challenges faced by the African American community in the post-Civil War United States, advocating primarily for the importance of industrial education as a pathway to self-sufficiency and better social relations. Washington's ideas stem from his own experiences and his belief that practical skills can empower the Negro community while fostering mutual respect with their white counterparts. The opening of the text sets the stage for a thorough examination of the historical context of African Americans, beginning with their introduction to America as enslaved individuals. Washington emphasizes the necessity of industrial education to cultivate an industrious and capable citizenry, one that can effectively contribute to society and nurture positive relations with whites. He discusses the rapid growth of the black population in America since the first slaves arrived and reflects on the complex social dynamics that emerged during Reconstruction. By outlining the educational deficits and societal challenges faced by the Negro community, Washington builds a compelling case for practical training as a means to achieve economic independence and societal respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

EBook No.: 26507

Published: Sep 2, 2008

Downloads: 527

Language: English

Subject: African Americans

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: The Future of the American Negro

Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Future_of_the_American_Negro

Credits: Produced by Bryan Ness, Richard J. Shiffer and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)

Summary: "The Future of the American Negro" by Booker T. Washington is a significant social commentary written in the late 19th century. This work addresses the circumstances and challenges faced by the African American community in the post-Civil War United States, advocating primarily for the importance of industrial education as a pathway to self-sufficiency and better social relations. Washington's ideas stem from his own experiences and his belief that practical skills can empower the Negro community while fostering mutual respect with their white counterparts. The opening of the text sets the stage for a thorough examination of the historical context of African Americans, beginning with their introduction to America as enslaved individuals. Washington emphasizes the necessity of industrial education to cultivate an industrious and capable citizenry, one that can effectively contribute to society and nurture positive relations with whites. He discusses the rapid growth of the black population in America since the first slaves arrived and reflects on the complex social dynamics that emerged during Reconstruction. By outlining the educational deficits and societal challenges faced by the Negro community, Washington builds a compelling case for practical training as a means to achieve economic independence and societal respect. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 60.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Author: Washington, Booker T., 1856-1915

EBook No.: 26507

Published: Sep 2, 2008

Downloads: 527

Language: English

Subject: African Americans

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.