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Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt)
1868
1963
Bois, W. E. B. Du
DuBois, W. E. Burghardt
DuBois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt)
Bois, W. E. Burghardt Du
Bois, William Edward Burghardt Du
Washington, Booker T.
1856
1915
Washington, Booker Taliaferro
The Negro in the South
His Economic Progress in Relation to his Moral and Religious Development
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"The Negro in the South" by Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois is a collection of lectures focused on the economic progress of the African American population in relation to their moral and religious development, written in the early 20th century. The work is a detailed examination of the implications of slavery, emancipation, and subsequent socio-economic factors affecting African Americans, aiming to provide deep insights into their evolving societal status. The authors present their viewpoints on education, labor, and community development as pivotal to understanding the advancements of African Americans. At the start of this work, Washington discusses the historical context and implications of slavery on the economic and moral development of the Negro race. He asserts that despite the abhorrent nature of slavery, there were certain industrial and ethical learnings that arose from it, contributing to the Negro's ability to function as a skilled laborer and a moral being post-emancipation. Washington reflects on the necessity of industry and education for African Americans to uplift themselves, stressing the importance of practical education and economic independence as vital tools for their progression in society. This opening sets the stage for an exploration of the cultural and economic landscapes that shaped the lives of African Americans in the South after the Civil War. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 62.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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African Americans -- Southern States
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African American Writers
Category: History - American
Category: Sociology
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