A Report Concerning the Colored Women of the South

"A Report Concerning the Colored Women of the South" by Elizabeth Christophers Kimball Hobson is a late 1800s analysis that studies the lives and status of African American women in the South, looking at their education, society, and ethical dilemmas; a careful exploration across five Southern states underscores the importance of education in improving the entire Black population. The investigation uncovers a hopeful view of progress amongst colored women in the South, spotlighting great progress in academics where numerous women demonstrate knowledge and respect thanks to charitable schools, but the report recognizes the constant moral and social problems left over from slavery that still impact these women. The book encourages community programs to strengthen morals, emphasizing the need for learned women to lead by example in their communities, while also pushing for backing from Northern institutions to support programs, seeing progress as vital for Black Americans in the South long-term.