In the Sex and Race series, first published in the 1940s, historian Joel Augustus Rogers questioned the concept of race, the origins of racial differentiation, and the root of the “color problem.” Rogers surmised that a large percentage of ethnic differences are the result of sociological factors and in these volumes he gathered what he called “the bran of history”-the uncollected, unexamined history of black people-in the hope that these neglected parts of history would become part of the mainstream body of Western history. He passed away in 1966.ĬLICK HERE TO GET BOOK Book Sex and Race, Volume 1 Description/Summary: His book From "Superman" to Man was first published in 1917. He wrote widely in history, sociology and anthropology and frequently challenged ideas surrounding race and racism. Rogers was a Jamaican-American author, journalist, and historian. Although first written over one hundred years ago it is just as enlightening to readers of the early twenty-first century as it was in 1917.J. In his absorbing story we see the souls, of the white and darker worlds groping and struggling toward the better day of peace and good understanding between the races."From "Superman" to Man is a fascinating and brilliantly well-written attack on racial prejudices that deserves to be read by all. In the program of the broadest education of the races and the promotion of social concord and co-operation this volume should be in every library and home of the country. The book is well written and the skillful management of materials shows not only the author's mastery of his subject, but his knowledge of the technique of the literary art. Its breadth of scholastic research, its selection and concentration of matter are as amazing as its wealth of information. Rogers is a significant contribution to interracial literature in more ways than one. Legation to Liberia: "From Superman to Man by J. Carlton, Esq., Librarian, Newberry Library, Chicago (in a letter to the author): "I shall place your book in the permanent collection of the Library where present day and future students of the history of your race will find it a most significant document."The Brooklyn Daily Eagle: "From Superman to Man is a vindication of the American Negro."Hon. Foster, University of Chicago: "A stirring story, faithful to truth and helpful to a better understanding and feeling."New York Evening Post: "This porter, who had attended Yale, had travelled extensively and spoke several languages, had at his fingers' end the arguments necessary to prove that his race was not a whit inferior to the Caucasian."W. Roger's brilliant polemic From "Superman" to Man uncovers how truly weak racist arguments are.Set in a train carriage the plot revolves around the debate between a white racist Southern politician and an African-American Pullman porter.Every stereotypical argument that is put forward by the politician is rebuffed by the porter who uses sophisticated points backed up with solid evidence to counter the frequently offensive comments.Prof, George B. Racism has surfaced time and again through the course of American history.Men and women have attempted to justify their absurd opinions through a variety of arguments, from religion to science, to history and culture.J. His research spanned the academic fields of history, sociology and anthropology.ĬLICK HERE TO GET BOOK Book From Superman to Man (1917) Description/Summary: He was a Jamaican-American author, journalist and historian who contributed to the history of Africa and the African diaspora, especially the history of African Americans in the United States. More interesting is the case of President Thomas Jefferson and the book, "The Slave Children of Thomas Jefferson," ISBN 1881373029 Joel Augustus Rogers was born in Negril, Westmoreland Parish, Jamaica, West Indies.
It is still often mentioned by the press. The belief that President Harding was part Black was widespread while Harding was alive and he never denied it. Although it has been dismissed by White critics as "wishful thinking," none of it has been refuted.
Tens of thousands were sold, possible even millions. It has been sold in the street by street-vendors. CLICK HERE TO GET BOOK Book The Five Negro Presidents According to What White People Said They Were Description/Summary: