Twelve Things The Negro Must Do
With Special Commentary by Karen Hunter
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4.7 • 12 Ratings
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Publisher Description
Born to a mother who had a been a slave mother and a father who was free just 15 years after the Emancipation Proclamation, Nannie Helen Burroughs committed her life to betterment of black people—particularly women. She helped create the National Association of Colored Women, which provided services and resources for underprivileged women. She later founded The National Training School for Women and Girls, where many of the words of wisdom found in Twelve Things The Negro Must Do were born. While Burroughs was devoted to equality and rights, she understood that personal responsibility must be part of any progress gained. From how one carries himself in public to how one keeps his home or neighborhood to pushing the importance of an education, Nannie Helen Burroughs offers a blueprint for success for not just the Negro, but for any group or race.
Customer Reviews
excellent
Aunt Karen, this book/commentary read like one of your best "action" shows. Loved it! Feels good to already practice most of the tasks and I look forward to ensuring I master the others. But, most importantly I will share the twelve task with my family, friends and students. 100 years later this information is more than relevant. Thank you, Karen Hunter and Mrs. Burroughs.
Introduction to Nannie M. Burroughs
I am taken aback that I knew nothing about the author, Nannie Helen Burroughs. This book is an extremely fast read. It is more of a 12 point pamphlet or article. The bulk of the book, I would say 80~85%, are the reflections of award winning journalist, educator, and podcaster Karen Hunter commenting on Burroughs’ points. While it is enjoyable to read Ms. Hunter’s reflections on the state of Black America, I wanted to read more of Ms. Burroughs’ thoughts.
I must say this booklet piqued my curiosity about what made this particular author’s writings so “provocative” that her name was practically erased from the literary canon. I look forward to reading the recently curated collection of work by Nannie Helen Burroughs.