A Mississippi View of Race Relations in the South

"A Mississippi View of Race Relations in the South" by Dunbar Rowland is a speech given to Mississippi alumni reflecting on race relations in the South after the Civil War. It explores the difficult period of rebuilding after the war, highlighting the social, political, and economic struggles between white people and African Americans. The account argues that giving African Americans the right to vote caused problems and that Southern reactions were understandable responses. The formation of the Mississippi Constitution of 1890 is discussed, emphasizing the idea that white people should lead to keep order and ensure progress in the South by carefully overseeing African American citizens.