The Negro Question (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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A clear, urgent look at the race question in American democracy and what it means for rights, policy, and citizenship.

This edition examines how seven million Black Americans fit into the nation’s promise of equal rights, and how state and national power shape that debate. It explains the long history, the shifting laws, and the stubborn conflicts that keep the issue alive, while offering a practical call for civic engagement and principled reforms.

• How rights and citizenship have evolved in the United States and what remains contested today
• The tension between state power and national policy in pursuing civil rights
• Examples of everyday life that illustrate how racial distinctions affect travel, housing, and access to public services
• Ideas for individual leadership, strategic action, and working toward a more just public government

Ideal for readers seeking a thoughtful, historically grounded perspective on the Negro question and its place in American democracy.

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