Excerpt from The College of Life, or Practical Self-Educator: A Manual of Self-Improvement for the Colored Race, Forming an Educational Emancipator and a Guide to Success, Giving Examples and Achievements of Successful Men and Women of the Race as an Incentive and Inspiration to the Rising Generation
A loud burst of applause greeted these Words. Douglass stretched himself to his full height of six feet, and with every nerve quivering, exclaimed, The destiny of the colored race is in their own hands. They must heir and suffer they must toil and be patient they must carve out their own for tune, and they will do it.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a powerful and inspiring glimpse into the remarkable achievements of the Afro-American community in the late 19th century. Written in the spirit of uplift and self-improvement, it documents the strides made by the race in education, religion, business, and the arts, just a few decades after the end of slavery. The book celebrates the contributions of prominent figures like Bishop Richard Allen, founder of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, and Booker T. Washington, founder of the Tuskegee Institute. It highlights the growth of institutions like colleges, churches, and businesses, showcasing the entrepreneurial spirit and dedication to self-reliance among Afro-Americans. The book goes beyond celebrating individual successes, emphasizing the collective progress of the community and the potential for continued advancement through education and perseverance. Through stories of struggle and triumph, this book offers a compelling look at a pivotal era in the history of the Afro-American people and the enduring power of resilience and hope in the face of adversity. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780259093220_0
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