"A Glance at the Past and Present of the Negro: An Address" by Robert H. Terrell is a speech given to the Citizen's Industrial League of Memphis, Tennessee, which highlights the experiences of African Americans following the Civil War, focusing on the discrimination they encountered while trying to become a part of American society. The speech looks at important historical moments such as the Declaration of Independence and the Emancipation Proclamation within the context of the adversities and accomplishments of African Americans. He speaks about the history of Black people in America, from being enslaved in the 1600s to eventually becoming free and fighting for their rights, emphasizing the importance of education and getting involved in politics for Black people to advance. Terrell also talks about the difficulties they encountered such as racism and violence after they were freed, arguing for the acknowledgment of African American's contributions to America; he insists that complete freedom and equality have yet to be attained, inspiring resilience and optimism in the face of hardship.
A Glance at the Past and Present of the Negro: An Address
By Robert H. (Robert Heberton) Terrell
In a powerful speech, a man chronicles the journey of Black individuals in America, urging for civil rights and social justice amidst ongoing struggles and discrimination in a changing nation.
Summary
About the AuthorRobert Heberton Terrell was an attorney and the second African American to serve as a justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. In 1911 he was appointed as a judge to the District of Columbia Municipal Court by President William Howard Taft; he was one of four African-American men appointed to high office and considered his "Black Cabinet". He was reappointed as judge under succeeding administrations, including that of Democrat Woodrow Wilson.
Robert Heberton Terrell was an attorney and the second African American to serve as a justice of the peace in Washington, D.C. In 1911 he was appointed as a judge to the District of Columbia Municipal Court by President William Howard Taft; he was one of four African-American men appointed to high office and considered his "Black Cabinet". He was reappointed as judge under succeeding administrations, including that of Democrat Woodrow Wilson.
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