The Souls of Black Folk
W.E.B. Du Bois
Du Bois' 1903 collection of essays is a thoughtful, articulate exploration of the moral and intellectual issues surrounding the perception of blacks within American society.
Read Time: ~3.2 hr
Up From Slavery: An Autobiography
by Booker T. Washington (1900)
About this book
Booker T. Washington, the most recognized national leader, orator and educator, emerged from slavery in the deep south, to work for the betterment of African Americans in the post Reconstruction period. "Up From Slavery" is an autobiography of Booker T. Washington's life and work, which has been the source of inspiration for all Americans. Washington reveals his inner most thoughts as he transitions from ex-slave to teacher and founder of one of the most important schools for African Americans in the south, The Tuskegee Industrial Institute.
Setting / LocationUnited States / Global
Story EraEarly 20th Century / Harlem Renaissance
Protagonist / CoreNotable Figure / Community
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