Half A Man

Half A Man: The Status Of The Negro In New York is a book written by Mary White Ovington in 1911. This book is a compilation of articles that were originally published in The Independent, a weekly magazine, between 1908 and 1911. The articles were written by Ovington, who was a white social worker and a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).The book delves into the issue of racial discrimination and inequality faced by African Americans in New York City during the early 20th century. Ovington provides a detailed analysis of the social, economic, and political conditions of African Americans in the city, highlighting the challenges they faced in accessing education, employment, and housing opportunities.The title of the book, Half A Man, refers to the prevalent belief at the time that African Americans were not fully human and were therefore not entitled to the same rights and privileges as white people. Ovington challenges this notion and argues that African Americans are just as human as white people and should be treated as such.The book also discusses the efforts of the NAACP and other civil rights organizations in fighting for the rights of African Americans. Ovington provides a detailed account of the legal battles fought by these organizations, including the landmark case of Plessy v. Ferguson, which upheld the constitutionality of segregation.Overall, Half A Man: The Status Of The Negro In New York is a powerful and insightful book that sheds light on the struggles faced by African Americans during a time of great social and political upheaval. Ovington's writing is both passionate and informative, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of civil rights in America.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.