The Negro element in American life

DeMond looks at the achievements of African Americans in America at the beginning of the 20th century and says that they show the African American to be American, not African, and worthy of full-fledged citizenship. He should not be returned to Africa or relegated to lowly educational or other types of status.

At the close of the address, the Emancipation Proclamation Association resolved that this oration be published in pamphlet form. -- P. [2].

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