Open Letter to President McKinley by Colored People of Massachusetts

"Open Letter to President McKinley by Colored People of Massachusetts" by the Colored National League is a powerful plea to President William McKinley, voicing the profound discontent of African Americans in Massachusetts concerning the pervasive racial discrimination and civil rights violations they faced. The letter passionately argues for equal rights and government protection, presenting the writers' case as citizens deserving the same treatment as all others. It shines a light on the atrocities and widespread violence endured by African Americans, mainly in the Southern states, and criticizes the government's apparent indifference, calling for urgent action from President McKinley to uphold his duty to safeguard every citizen and address the civil rights crises at home. It is a testament of the civil rights movement and the fight for equality.