The Negro His Needs and Claims Two Addresses Delivered in the Church of Rev Henry Ward Beecher, on Sunday, Oct 14, 1883 Classic Reprint

William Henry Crogman

ISBN 10: 0332237192 / ISBN 13: 9780332237190

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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• Title: The Negro His Needs and Claims Two Addresses Delivered in the Church of Rev Henry Ward Beecher, on Sunday, Oct 14, 1883 Classic Reprint
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0332237192
• ISBN 13: 9780332237190
• Binding: HRD
• Condition: New
• Weight: 265 grams

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Synopsis

Two Addresses on race, rights, and rebuilding a nation’s moral core.

This collection presents William Henry Crogman’s words from 1883, delivered in the church of Rev. Henry Ward Beecher. He speaks to the needs and claims of the newly freed, and to the responsibilities of a nation wrestling with its past.

In clear, direct language, the book surveys the aftermath of slavery, the work still to be done in education and uplift, and the role of Christians and communities in shaping a more just society. It blends historical memory with a call for concrete action and accountability from both Black and white Americans.

• Learn how education and organized community effort helped advance the freedmen after the Civil War.
• See the challenges of securing fair treatment, equal access to travel and public spaces, and reliable support from institutions.
• Understand the author’s view of the church’s power to end discrimination and to protect human dignity.
• Explore personal anecdotes and reflections that frame the broader struggle for equality and moral responsibility.

Ideal for readers of American history, Civil War memory, and African American religious and social thought, this edition offers a pointed look at a pivotal era and enduring questions about freedom, equality, and faith.