Rogerss little book was priceless because he was delivering enlightenment and pride, steeped in historical research, to a people too long starved on the lie that they were worth nothing. Du bois institute for african and africanamerican research at harvard university. See more ideas about black history, history and african american history. One of publishers weeklys top 10 in history fall 2017 brilliant. He became interested in the history of african americans in the united states. It is a great starting point for information on one of the most important subjects facing this country. A download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. The 2017 edition celebrating black excellence a tribute to j.
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Axsal published his first totally solo book 100 amazing facts about the negro. Learn more about african american history with henry louis. Rogers, a largely selfeducated black journalist and historian. The scholar is busy with a new book, 100 amazing facts about the negro, a forthcoming anthology and the fourth season of finding your roots. Start a free 30day trial today and get your first audiobook free. I originally purchased, read and researched the material in this work and have found it to be interesting and informative. A rogers as it is to the black african community of the world and the excellence they exhibit in every social, professional and academic field so naturally.
He had not only looked at world history but read more. Rogers devoted over fifty years of his life to his research. Harvard professor gates life upon these shores leads readers on a broad and inviting tour of black history with this compendium modeled after journalist joel rogerss 1957 book 100 amaz. Following that are the 100 amazing facts of the title, p. After settling in the united states in 1906, he lived in chicago and then new york city.
I have decided to partake in creating a new two part series exclusively covering untold black history facts to share with the world. The first edition of joel augustus rogerss now legendary 100 amazing facts about the negro with complete proof, published in 1934, was billed as a negro believe it or not. From the outset, writes gates african and africanamerican researchharvard univ 100 amazing facts about the negro, 2017, etc. Axsal will be delivering workshops for the foreseeable future based on the book and contributing a percentage. In 1957, respected pittsburgh courier journalist joel a. The root in 1934, joel augustus rogers, a highly regarded journalist in the black press, published a remarkable little book of 51 pages titled 100 amazing facts about the negro with complete. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading 100 amazing facts about the negro. Originally posted on the root i hope its clear by now i love facts, especially those that surprise even shock us out of our assumptions.
Nearly 8 million white americans have hidden african heritage. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. It was, in fact, chosen in homage to a 1957 book by joel augustus rogers entitled 100 amazing facts about the negro with complete proof, which was billed at the time as a sort of ripleys believe it or not. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
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Rogerss little book was priceless because he was delivering enlightenment and pride. This work is as much of a tribute to the life and works of j. However, many of the historical figures that rogers cites as black, including aesop, cleopatra and hannibal, are not considered to be so by. A collection of vignettes about the black experience in the united states and around the globe. His work provided a counter to white supremacist myths and proved to be a source of pride for the black. Rogers was officially published globally online on 31st december 2017. A short cut to the world history of the negro by rogers, j. Here is a surprising, inspiring, sometimes boldly mischievousall the while highly instructive and entertainingcompendium of historical curiosities intended to illuminate the sheer complexity and diversity of being negro in the world. In 1934, 100 amazing facts about the negro with complete proof.