(1920) - When Africa Awakes - Hubert Harrison
This book is a compilation of various editorials, articles, and reviews written by Harrison between the years of 1917–1920. The chapters go through the lasting effects of World War I on the lives of Black Americans. In particular, pointing out the blatant hypocrisy of American soldiers being enlisted to go outside the country and fight in the guise of establishing foreign democracy, yet America's very own Black citizens are subjected to undemocratic regimes. Harrison provides the reader with thought-provoking points, and a call to action to unite Black Americans to work towards liberation.
Let us begin by studying the scientific works of the African explorers and stop reading and believing the silly slush which ignorant missionaries put into our heads about the alleged degradation of our people in Africa.