
audiobook
by Kelly Miller, Joseph R. Gay
Transcriber’s Note:
PROGRESS AND ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE COLORED PEOPLE CONTAINING THE STORY OF THE WONDERFUL ADVANCEMENT OF THE COLORED AMERICANS—THE MOST MARVELOUS IN THE HISTORY OF NATIONS—THEIR PAST ACCOMPLISHMENTS, TOGETHER WITH THEIR PRESENT-DAY OPPORTUNITIES AND A GLIMPSE INTO THE FUTURE FOR FURTHER DEVELOPMENTS—THE DAWN OF A TRIUMPHANT ERA.:::::::::: A HANDBOOK FOR SELF-IMPROVEMENT WHICH LEADS TO GREATER SUCCESS
FOREWORD.
CONTENTS. Progress and Achievements of the Colored People
THE COMING MEN OF THE RACE Our Young Men Will Be Our Future Leaders
THE TURNING POINT The Progress of the Colored American; His Chance in the Business World
THE PROGRESSIVE COLORED AMERICAN EARNS RESPECT FOR HIS RACE What Other Races are Doing to Rise—Persistence and Determination Will Win
INCREASE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLORED AMERICANS Trades, Business Occupations, and Professions Opening Up in Every Part of the United States—Four Hundred Millions of Acres of Fertile Land Waiting for the Tiller—Agricultural and Mechanical Facilities Multiply—Honor and Profit Within the Grasp of Every Colored American
THE COLORED AMERICAN IN THE EMPLOY OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT The Army, Navy, Government Services, and Legislatures—Opportunities to Colored Americans to Distinguish Themselves—Heroes and Patriots Furnished by the Race—The Advantage of Discipline in the Formation of Character—Avenues to Honor and Renown.
THE COLORED AMERICAN IN THE SERVICE OF GOD The Church as a Career for Colored Americans—Influence of Religion a Powerful Incentive to Success—Opportunities to Follow an Honorable Vocation—High Religious Aspirations an Inborn Sentiment of the Race—Men Who Have Been Pioneers in the Field.
This volume offers a vivid portrait of the strides made by African‑American communities in the decades following emancipation. Filled with more than a hundred genuine photographs, it brings to life bustling storefronts, thriving schools, and distinguished professionals, allowing listeners to picture the era’s bustling energy. The text weaves together stories of entrepreneurs, educators, and civic leaders, showcasing how determination and collective effort forged new opportunities.
Designed as both a reference guide and a source of inspiration, the work surveys a wide range of institutions—from pioneering colleges to bustling mercantile ventures—highlighting the role of education as the keystone of progress. Detailed accounts of schools, banks, and businesses are paired with vivid visual documentation, giving a clear sense of the achievements already realized and the promise that lies ahead. Listeners will come away with a richer understanding of how ambition and community shaped a remarkable chapter in American history.
Full title
Progress and Achievements of the Colored People Containing the Story of the Wonderful Advancement of the Colored Americans—the Most Marvelous in the History of Nations—Their Past Accomplishments, Together With Their Present-day Opportunities and a Glimpse Into the Future for Further Developments—the Dawn of a Triumphant Era. A Handbook for Self-improvement Which Leads to Greater Success
Language
en
Duration
~12 hours (736K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Richard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Release date
2021-06-24
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1863–1939
A pioneering Black scholar and public thinker, he helped shape debates on education, race, and social progress in the United States. His writing and teaching made him one of the most influential African American intellectuals of his era.
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