Silas Xavier Floyd
Silas Xavier Floyd was an African-American educator, preacher, and journalist. Active in Augusta, Georgia, he was a writer and editor at the Augusta Sentinel and later wrote for the Augusta Chronicle. In 1892 he co-founded the Negro Press Association of Georgia. He was pastor at Augusta's Tabernacle Baptist Church and was a prominent agent of the International Sunday School Convention. He was also a public school principal and an officer of the National Association of Teachers in Colored Schools.
A Sketch of Charles T. Walker, D.D., Pastor of Tabernacle Baptist Church, Augusta, Ga.
Witness the inspiring life of a young orphaned boy becoming a leading pastor striving to elevate his people during a time of racial division.
By Silas Xavier Floyd
Silas X. Floyd's Short Stories for Colored People Both Old and Young Entertaining, Uplifting, Interesting
In a time of limited representation, a collection of moral stories seek to embolden young African Americans to overcome their fears and embrace virtue.
By Silas Xavier Floyd
Life of Charles T. Walker, D.D. ("The Black Spurgeon") Pastor Mt. Olivet Baptist Church, New York City
From slavery to spiritual leadership, discover how one man overcame immense obstacles to inspire a generation.
By Silas Xavier Floyd
Floyd's Flowers; Or, Duty and Beauty for Colored Children Being One Hundred Short Stories Gleaned from the Storehouse of Human Knowledge and Experience: Simple, Amusing, Elevating
Encounter heartwarming stories of children learning to navigate life's challenges with honesty, kindness, and courage.
By Silas Xavier Floyd