The Negro

By W. E. B. Du Bois
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The Negro is a non-fiction book by W. E. B. Du Bois, was first published in 1915. It is a collection of essays, some of which were previously published in various magazines, that explores the history, culture, and experiences of African Americans in the United States. The book is divided into several sections, including "The Negro in the South," "The Negro in the North," "The Negro and Education," "The Negro and the Law," and "The Negro and Social Reconstruction." Throughout the book, Du Bois argues for equal rights and opportunities for African Americans and critiques the systemic racism and discrimination they face. He also discusses the role of African American leaders and organizations in advocating for change and progress. "The Negro" is a seminal work in African American literature and remains relevant in contemporary discussions about race and social justice.

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GenrePsychology, History
Length6 hrs 20 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 30, 2023
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1MAPS
2PREFACE
3I AFRICA
4II THE COMING OF BLACK MEN
5III ETHIOPIA AND EGYPT
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6IV THE NIGER AND ISLAM
7V GUINEA AND CONGO
8VI THE GREAT LAKES AND ZYMBABWE
9VII THE WAR OF RACES AT LAND'S END
10VIII AFRICAN CULTURE
11IX THE TRADE IN MEN
12X THE WEST INDIES AND LATIN AMERICA
13XI THE NEGRO IN THE UNITED STATES
14XII THE NEGRO PROBLEMS

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