The American Missionary — Volume 41, No. 9, September, 1887

"The American Missionary — Volume 41, No. 9, September, 1887" by Various is a period publication that shines a light on the missionary efforts and societal struggles experienced by African Americans and other underprivileged communities within the United States during the late 1800s. It gives insights into the American Missionary Association's endeavors and the obstacles they encountered, especially regarding their educational programs in the South and the pervasive racial injustice of the era. The publication begins by addressing the financial hardships confronting the Association and the critical need for resources to sustain its work, particularly in response to discriminatory legislation like the "Glenn Bill" in Georgia, which sought to enforce segregation in schools and penalize integrated teaching. It stresses the importance of communal support and the ethical obligation to support the education of formerly enslaved people and their offspring, highlighting the collaboration between black and white educators in the pursuit of education and civil rights, alongside the growing racial animosity in the South.