Publisher's Synopsis
""The United Negro, His Problems And His Progress"" is a book that contains the addresses and proceedings of the Negro Young People's Christian Congress. This congress was held in Washington, D.C. in 1902 and was attended by hundreds of young African Americans from across the United States. The book is edited by I. Garland Penn, a prominent African American journalist and civil rights activist. The book addresses a range of issues facing the African American community at the turn of the 20th century, including education, employment, housing, and political rights. The speeches and papers presented at the congress provide insight into the challenges and opportunities faced by young African Americans during this period of American history. Overall, ""The United Negro, His Problems And His Progress"" is a valuable historical document that sheds light on the experiences and perspectives of African Americans at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of the civil rights movement and the ongoing struggle for racial equality in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.