A Defence of the Negro Race in America From the Assaults and Charges of Rev. J. L. Tucker, D. D., of Jackson, Miss., in his Paper Before the "Church Congress" of 1882, on "The Relations of the Church to the Colored Race." Prepared and Published at Request

Published in 1883, this book is a rallying cry for the rights and dignity of African Americans. Alexander Crummell was a black abolitionist and student of theology who argued passionately against the racist claims of Rev J L Tucker and others like him. The book is a fascinating and powerful glimpse into the early days of the Civil Rights movement and a testament to the courage and perseverance of those who fought for equality.
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