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The Negro Question (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George W. Cable

 
9780260594051: The Negro Question (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

A clear, timely examination of race, rights, and power in America—what the country owes its seven million Black citizens and how it might meet that duty.

This edition presents the central questions, contrasts in regional attitudes, and the political mechanics that keep or change civil rights in the United States. It highlights how constitutional design, state power, and public opinion shape the path toward equality, with practical ideas for action that respect democratic processes.

  • How rights for Black Americans have evolved across the nation and what remains contested.
  • How state and federal power interact in shaping civil rights protections and limits.
  • Proposed steps for individuals and communities to advance equal civil rights in practical terms.
  • The role of leadership, public debate, and political strategy in pursuing justice.
Ideal for readers of American history, civil rights policy, and political thought who want a grounded look at the challenges and proposed paths to a more just society.

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