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In The Early Negro Convention Movement, John W. Cromwell delves into a crucial chapter of African American history that has often been overlooked. Through exhaustive research and meticulous attention to detail, Cromwell provides a comprehensive account of the American Negro Academy and their pioneering efforts in the convention movement.

The book reveals how, in the late 19th century, African Americans faced formidable challenges in their pursuit of civil rights and equal representation. Discrimination, marginalization, and systemic racism plagued their daily lives, necessitating formidable measures to effect change. This is where the American Negro Academy emerged as a trusted platform for black intellectuals to gather and advocate for their community.

Cromwell does an extraordinary job of chronicling the formation and development of the American Negro Academy. He explores its founding, highlighting the key figures involved and their motivations for establishing such an institution. The author astutely portrays the intellectual atmosphere that characterized the Academy, showcasing how it became a hub for the brightest minds of the time. Moreover, the book delves into the formation of the Negro Convention Movement, providing a fascinating glimpse into the strategies, debates, and ideologies that shaped this pivotal period.

One of the noteworthy strengths of Cromwell's work lies in his meticulous attention to primary sources. By delving into meeting minutes, correspondence, and speeches delivered during the conventions, the author ensures an authentic and detailed account of the era. This approach lends credence to his analysis and provides readers with an intimate understanding of the challenges faced by African Americans at the time.

Additionally, Cromwell's writing style is accessible and engaging. Rather than drowning the reader in lengthy historical exposition, he weaves together compelling narratives that captivate from the onset. This approach allows the book to transcend the boundaries of academia and become accessible to a wider audience interested in African American history and the struggle for civil rights.

Despite these commendable aspects, the book does have a few limitations. Although well-researched, it occasionally lacks some depth in exploring the societal and political context surrounding the conventions. A broader examination of the prevailing racial attitudes, national events, or rival movements of the time could have added further dimension to the narrative.

In conclusion, The Early Negro Convention Movement is an important contribution to the study of African American history, shedding light on a pivotal era often overshadowed by other significant moments. John W. Cromwell's research, attention to detail, and engaging writing style make this book a must-read for anyone interested in the civil rights struggle and the role of intellectual leadership within the African American community.

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The American Negro Academy.

OCCASIONAL PAPERS NO. 9.

The Early Negro Convention Movement.

BY JOHN W. CROMWELL.

PRICE FIFTEEN CENTS.

WASHINGTON, D. C.: Published by the Academy. 1904.

The Early Negro Convention Movement.

With the period immediately following the Second War with Great Britain, begins a series of events which indicate a purpose of the nation to make the condition of the free man of color an inferior status socially and politically. That this was resisted at every step, revealed the national aim and purpose.

The protest against prescription in the Church which had asserted itself in several instances as at St. James P. E. and Bethel in Philadelphia, Zion in New York, culminated in the organization of two independent denominations in 1816 at Philadelphia, in 1820 at New York.

The American Colonization Society was organized in 1816 with the hidden purpose of strengthening slavery by ridding the country of its free black population. In 1820 the passage of the Missouri Compromise permitted the westward extension of slavery and as far north as 36° 30'.

Local legislation, harmonizing with this national action against extending the domain of freedom and making the country undesirable for the colored freeman, followed. Two years after the enactment of the compromise, "the martyrs of 1822" went bravely and heroically to their fate in South Carolina... Continue reading book >>




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