| Author |
Various |
| Editor |
Du Bois, W. E. B. (William Edward Burghardt), 1868-1963 |
| Title |
The crisis : A record of the darker races, Vol. I, No. 3, January 1911
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| Original Publication |
New York City: National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, 1910, reprint 1969.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Crisis
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 61.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Richard Tonsing, hekula03, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)
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| Summary |
"The Crisis: A Record of the Darker Races, Vol. I, No. 3, January 1911" edited by W.E.B. Du Bois is a historical publication written in the early 20th century. This work functions as a magazine that discusses pressing issues affecting African Americans and other marginalized races in the United States during that period. It encompasses a variety of relevant topics such as racial discrimination, social justice, and the fight for civil rights while promoting awareness of the unique challenges faced by the African American community. The opening portion of "The Crisis" introduces the readers to the magazine's purpose and context, detailing the organizational efforts of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. It outlines various articles and features included, such as political commentary, social advancements, educational updates, and personal narratives that reflect the struggles and aspirations of the African American population. Additionally, it highlights a historical appeal to European nations, addressing racial injustices and seeking moral support against discrimination and inequality faced in America. As such, it sets the stage for a broader discourse on the civil rights movement and the advocacy for African American rights. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
E151: History: America: United States
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| Subject |
African Americans -- Periodicals
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
71650 |
| Release Date |
Sep 14, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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