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The Everlasting Stain

The Everlasting Stain

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Black American HistoryBlack American StudiesSocial Movements

ISBN10: 1025643348
ISBN13: 9781025643342
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 376
Weight: 1.55
Height: 0.88 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Everlasting Stain is a profound collection of essays by the prominent sociologist and educator Kelly Miller, providing a critical examination of race relations in the United States following the First World War. The work explores the persistent stain of racial prejudice and systemic injustice that challenged the integrity of American democracy during the early 20th century. Miller masterfully analyzes the social, political, and economic status of African Americans, addressing urgent themes such as lynching, disenfranchisement, and the contradictions of a nation that championed liberty abroad while practicing segregation at home.

As a key figure in the intellectual landscape of his time, Miller utilizes these essays to advocate for racial justice and to document the resilience of the Black community. The text offers a scholarly yet accessible perspective on the struggles for civil rights and the intellectual foundations of the New Negro movement. By dissecting the moral and legal failures of the era, The Everlasting Stain serves as an essential historical record of African American thought and a compelling call for true equality and national reform. This collection remains a significant contribution to the fields of sociology and American history.

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