Twentieth Century Negro Literature or A Cyclopedia of Thought on the Vital Topics Relating to the American Negro

Published in 1919, 'Twentieth Century Negro Literature' by Daniel Wallace Culp serves as a comprehensive examination of the intellectual contributions and societal challenges faced by African Americans in the 19th century. The book aims to enlighten both white audiences and the Negro community on various topics, including education, morality, and the race problem, while highlighting the achievements of notable African Americans. Culp addresses critical questions regarding the social and political status of the Negro, advocating for education and self-empowerment as means to uplift the race.