Half a Man: The Status of the Negro in New York by Mary White Ovington
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About this eBook
| Author | Ovington, Mary White, 1865-1951 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Boas, Franz, 1858-1942 |
| LoC No. | 11016291 |
| Title | Half a Man: The Status of the Negro in New York |
| Note | Reading ease score: 58.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "Half a Man: The Status of the Negro in New York" by Mary White Ovington is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the social and economic conditions of African Americans in New York City, highlighting the persistent racism and obstacles they faced despite being emancipated. Ovington aims to debunk the misconception that Negroes have had equal opportunities, emphasizing their struggles in a society that often treated them as inferior. The opening of the work sets the tone for the exploration of the Negro's status, beginning with the author’s encounter with a young colored man, who encapsulates the sentiment of being "half a man" in America. It transitions into a historical analysis of the status of Negroes from the colonial era to the early 1900s, discussing their transitions from slavery to freedom. The author outlines significant events and societal attitudes that shaped the lives of African Americans in New York, laying the foundation for a deeper examination of their living conditions, labor market participation, and ongoing discrimination as the chapters unfold. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | F106: United States local history: Atlantic coast. Middle Atlantic States |
| Subject | African Americans -- New York (State) -- New York |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 39742 |
| Release Date | May 20, 2012 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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