About this book
Discover the pioneering scholarship of The Journal of Negro History, Volume 1, January 1916, edited by the groundbreaking historian Carter G. Woodson. This landmark inaugural issue of the quarterly journal marks the beginning of a vital intellectual movement dedicated to documenting and celebrating African American history and culture.
This collection of essays and historical documents explores pivotal topics including the thriving community of free Black residents in Cincinnati before the Civil War, the remarkable lives of early Black educators, African philosophical traditions reflected in proverbs, and primary sources revealing Black thought during the eighteenth century. The volume also features correspondence tracing the establishment of early Black churches throughout Georgia and the West Indies, alongside critical reviews of significant works on Haitian history, African culture, and Black education.
Published by the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, this nonfiction collection represents the earliest efforts to systematically preserve and analyze African American historical narratives often overlooked by mainstream scholarship. Each essay combines rigorous research with compelling storytelling, offering readers unprecedented access to forgotten voices and untold stories of Black achievement and resilience.
Perfect for history enthusiasts, students of African American studies, and anyone seeking to understand the intellectual foundations of Black historical scholarship, this essential audiobook captures a transformative moment when scholars committed themselves to reclaiming and celebrating their own heritage.
