The Negro at Work in New York City: A Study in Economic Progress

"The Negro at Work in New York City: A Study in Economic Progress" by George Edmund Haynes is a historical exploration of African Americans navigating the economic landscape of a growing New York City in the early 1900s. Haynes's study shines a light on the wave of African Americans migrating to the city, drawn by the promise of work and new opportunities as the country moved beyond the Civil War. As people sought better lives in urban centers, Haynes studied statistics and data to understand the push and pull factors driving this migration, setting the stage to analyze how "Negroes" found their place in the city's labor force, how they fared as entrepreneurs, and the personal hurdles they had to overcome. It's a look into the changing times and the ongoing quest for progress amidst the backdrop of bustling city life.