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LoC No.: 04009708

Title: A Glance at the Past and Present of the Negro: An Address

Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by hekula03, Barry Abrahamsen, 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: "A Glance at the Past and Present of the Negro: An Address by Robert H. Terrell" is a historical address delivered by Robert H. Terrell before the Citizen's Industrial League of Memphis, Tennessee, in the early 20th century. This work reflects the social and political climate of African Americans post-Civil War and examines the ongoing challenges they faced as they sought to integrate into a society that continued to impose racial discrimination. Terrell's address discusses the historical significance of events such as the Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation Proclamation, framing them within a broader narrative of the struggles and contributions of the Negro in America. In the address, Terrell provides a comprehensive overview of the historical plight of Africans in America, starting from their arrival in the early 17th century as enslaved individuals to their eventual emancipation and fight for civil rights. He emphasizes the importance of education and political engagement for the progress of the Negro community, detailing the challenges they faced, including lynching and systemic racism post-emancipation. The document advocates for the recognition of the Negro's contributions to American society, asserting that true freedom and equality remain to be fully realized. Terrell's powerful rhetoric seeks to inspire hope and perseverance amid adversity, making a case for the significance of civil rights and social equity in a growing and complex nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Terrell, Robert H. (Robert Heberton), 1857-1925

EBook No.: 59528

Published: May 17, 2019

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: African Americans

Subject: Slavery -- United States

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

LoC No.: 04009708

Title: A Glance at the Past and Present of the Negro: An Address

Note: Reading ease score: 56.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Produced by hekula03, Barry Abrahamsen, 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: "A Glance at the Past and Present of the Negro: An Address by Robert H. Terrell" is a historical address delivered by Robert H. Terrell before the Citizen's Industrial League of Memphis, Tennessee, in the early 20th century. This work reflects the social and political climate of African Americans post-Civil War and examines the ongoing challenges they faced as they sought to integrate into a society that continued to impose racial discrimination. Terrell's address discusses the historical significance of events such as the Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation Proclamation, framing them within a broader narrative of the struggles and contributions of the Negro in America. In the address, Terrell provides a comprehensive overview of the historical plight of Africans in America, starting from their arrival in the early 17th century as enslaved individuals to their eventual emancipation and fight for civil rights. He emphasizes the importance of education and political engagement for the progress of the Negro community, detailing the challenges they faced, including lynching and systemic racism post-emancipation. The document advocates for the recognition of the Negro's contributions to American society, asserting that true freedom and equality remain to be fully realized. Terrell's powerful rhetoric seeks to inspire hope and perseverance amid adversity, making a case for the significance of civil rights and social equity in a growing and complex nation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Terrell, Robert H. (Robert Heberton), 1857-1925

EBook No.: 59528

Published: May 17, 2019

Downloads: 73

Language: English

Subject: African Americans

Subject: Slavery -- United States

LoCC: History: America: United States

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.