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What a Colored Man Should Do to Vote

By Anonymous

(3.5 stars) • 10 reviews

Find out how Black men in the South fought to vote, despite tricky tests and unfair rules designed to keep them away from the ballot.

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2019-08-15
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Summary

"What a Colored Man Should Do to Vote" by Anonymous is a political guide for African American men in the early 1900s who lived in the South, stressing how crucial it was to vote for their own rights. It explains the many unfair rules Southern states had for Black voters, like poll taxes and reading tests, and pushes men to recognize the rules and register. The book emphasizes the value of helping each other and doing what's right, advising men to get involved in their communities, vote, and even work with white people nearby to improve things for everyone. It’s generally optimistic, encouraging these men to take control and be responsible citizens despite challenges.

About the Author

Anonymous works are works, such as art or literature, that have an anonymous, undisclosed, or unknown creator or author. In the case of very old works, the author's name may simply be lost over the course of history and time. There are a number of reasons anonymous works arise.

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