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Title: The Disadvantages and Opportunities of the Colored Youth

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Summary: "The Disadvantages and Opportunities of the Colored Youth" by Reverdy C. Ransom is a collection of lectures and sermons delivered to the youth of his congregation at St. John’s A.M.E. Church in Cleveland, Ohio, in the late 19th century. Written in the 1890s, this work offers an inspirational overview of the challenges faced by the African American community, particularly focusing on the youth. The book addresses significant social issues such as racism, inequality, and the moral and intellectual advancement of colored youth, emphasizing their potential despite the adversities they encounter. In the book, Ransom discusses several critical themes, including the "race soil" that shapes the experiences of colored youth, the societal pressures they face, and the moral temptations surrounding them, which he metaphorically refers to as "lions" hindering their progress. He outlines the importance of education, hard work, and self-improvement in overcoming these obstacles, encouraging the youth to pursue opportunities in various fields, including literature, business, and public service. Ransom ultimately instills a message of hope and determination, urging young African Americans to embrace their identities, cultivate their talents, and actively participate in shaping a brighter future for themselves and their communities. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and broader cultural commentary, the book serves as a motivational call to action for the colored youth of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Ransom, Reverdy C. (Reverdy Cassius), 1861-1959

EBook No.: 59286

Published: Apr 15, 2019

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: African Americans -- Social conditions

Subject: African Americans -- Employment

Subject: African American youth -- Conduct of life

Subject: Minorities -- Vocational guidance -- United States

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:59286:2 2019-04-15T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ransom, Reverdy C. (Reverdy Cassius) en 1
2025-08-05T05:33:52Z The Disadvantages and Opportunities of the Colored Youth

This edition has images.

Title: The Disadvantages and Opportunities of the Colored Youth

Credits: Produced by hekula03, Martin Pettit and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from images made available by the
HathiTrust Digital Library.)

Summary: "The Disadvantages and Opportunities of the Colored Youth" by Reverdy C. Ransom is a collection of lectures and sermons delivered to the youth of his congregation at St. John’s A.M.E. Church in Cleveland, Ohio, in the late 19th century. Written in the 1890s, this work offers an inspirational overview of the challenges faced by the African American community, particularly focusing on the youth. The book addresses significant social issues such as racism, inequality, and the moral and intellectual advancement of colored youth, emphasizing their potential despite the adversities they encounter. In the book, Ransom discusses several critical themes, including the "race soil" that shapes the experiences of colored youth, the societal pressures they face, and the moral temptations surrounding them, which he metaphorically refers to as "lions" hindering their progress. He outlines the importance of education, hard work, and self-improvement in overcoming these obstacles, encouraging the youth to pursue opportunities in various fields, including literature, business, and public service. Ransom ultimately instills a message of hope and determination, urging young African Americans to embrace their identities, cultivate their talents, and actively participate in shaping a brighter future for themselves and their communities. Through a blend of personal anecdotes and broader cultural commentary, the book serves as a motivational call to action for the colored youth of his time. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Reading Level: Reading ease score: 73.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Author: Ransom, Reverdy C. (Reverdy Cassius), 1861-1959

EBook No.: 59286

Published: Apr 15, 2019

Downloads: 107

Language: English

Subject: African Americans -- Social conditions

Subject: African Americans -- Employment

Subject: African American youth -- Conduct of life

Subject: Minorities -- Vocational guidance -- United States

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:59286:3 2019-04-15T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Ransom, Reverdy C. (Reverdy Cassius) en 1