"Papers of the American Negro Academy" is a significant collection that showcases the intellectual contributions of African American scholars and activists. This compilation features essays and articles that address various social, political, and cultural issues faced by the African American community. The works of prominent figures such as John Wesley Cromwell, Archibald Henry Grimke, Lafayette M. Hershaw, William Pickens, and Arthur provide valuable insights into the struggles and achiev...

The Upward Path: A Reader For Colored Children is an anthology that poignantly captures the multifaceted journey of African Americans through a tapestry of literary styles, ranging from poetry to prose, grounded in a rich historical context. The collection masterfully explores themes of resilience, aspiration, and cultural identity, offering diverse narratives that reflect both individual and collective experiences. Among the standout pieces lies a harmony of voices that collectively celeb...

Winner of an Abraham Lincoln Institute Book AwardThough not blind to Abraham Lincoln's imperfections, Black Americans long ago laid a heartfelt claim to his legacy. At the same time, they have consciously reshaped the sixteenth president's image for their own social and political ends. Frederick Hord and Matthew D. Norman's anthology explores the complex nature of views on Lincoln through the writings and thought of Frederick Douglass, Ida B. Wells-Barnett, Mary Mc...