Category : The Word – Media
Victor Schœlcher
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Victor Schœlcher (July 22, 1804 – December 25, 1893) was a French abolitionist, politician, writer, and intellectual whose tireless efforts led to the abolition of...
The Mis-Education of the Negro
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Carter G. Woodson’s Critique of American Education Carter G. Woodson’s seminal work “The Mis-Education of the Negro,” published in 1933, stands as one of the...
The White Man’s Burden
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The White Man’s Burden By Rudyard Kipling (1899) Take up the White Man’s burden— Send forth the best ye breed— Go bind your sons to...
Matthew T. Whittico
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A Pioneer in African American Journalism and Politics Matthew Thomas Whittico, a prominent newspaper publisher, educator, and politician, was pivotal in advocating for African American...
I’m White and I Say So – The Unchecked Privilege of Authority
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The Complex Dynamics of Racial Authority in Modern Society The phrase “I’m white and I say so” serves as a powerful entry point into examining...
Joseph Arthur de Gobineau
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Joseph Arthur de Gobineau (1816-1882) was a French aristocrat, novelist, and diplomat who became notorious for his work “An Essay on the Inequality of Human...
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl
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Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is a compelling narrative that provides a firsthand account of the experiences of slavery in the United...
David Walker’s Appeal
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David Walker’s Appeal is a groundbreaking piece of literature that played a significant role in the fight against slavery and racial injustice in the United...
The Negro Digest
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The Significance of The Negro Digest in African American Literature The Negro Digest holds a significant place in the history of African American literature. Launched...