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Scarborough, William Sanders et al. - The Independent. August 16, 1919

Title: The Independent. August 16, 1919
Description: New York, Independent Corporation, 1919. Wraps. Color illustrated covers. Black and white photos throughout. Single issue of this journal devoted to current events, world politics, etc. This issue with an essay by William Sanders Scarborough on "Race Riots and their Remedy," in which he discusses racism and inequality in the United States that was brought into sharper focus during and after World War I, asserting that African-Americans gained further knowledge about the extent of inequality in the US. Scarborough, born into slavery, became a classical scholar and served as president of Wilberforce University from 1908 to 1920. Also present is a look at drama and race relations, discussing the growth of theaters catering to a Black audience. Somewhat tangential to this article are two photos of African-Americans displaced from their due to white racial violence. GOOD condition. Minor general toning and soiling, with some wrinkling and creasing to the covers. Ink check mark on the lower front cover. Good .

Keywords: Noisbn Americana Black Studies Social Movements

Price: US$ 54.00 Seller: Mare Booksellers
- Book number: 019109

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