The Crisis: The Perception of Race in WWI

[http://dl.lib.brown.edu/jpegs/1292362254211000.jpg ''Literature,''] a subheading under ''The Looking Glass'' shines a light on literary successes made by African-American men and women. The first focuses is on Dr. C.V. Roman and his new book, ''American Civilization and the Negro." A newspaper describes his book as "a strong defense of the Negro of the South," and "[Roman] finds every ground for encouragement in the progress which the race is making." The second literary success described by the article focuses on [http://www.bu.edu/missiology/missionary-biography/l-m/mackenzie-jean-kenyon-1874-1936/ Jean Kenyon Mackenzie's] book ''Black Sheep.'' Although these books may not focus on the ''bravery'' and ''courage'' shown during a time of war, they show a ''pride'' in the successes of the African-American people.

[http://dl.lib.brown.edu/jpegs/1292362254211000.jpg ''Literature,''] a subheading under ''The Looking Glass'' shines a light on literary successes made by African-American men and women. The first focuses is on Dr. C.V. Roman and his new book, ''American Civilization and the Negro." A newspaper describes his book as "a strong defense of the Negro of the South," and "[Roman] finds every ground for encouragement in the progress which the race is making." The second literary success described by the article focuses on [http://www.bu.edu/missiology/missionary-biography/l-m/mackenzie-jean-kenyon-1874-1936/ Jean Kenyon Mackenzie's] book ''Black Sheep.'' Although these books may not focus on the ''bravery'' and ''courage'' shown during a time of war, they show a ''pride'' in the successes of the African-American people.

Discrepancy was written in 1916, right in the middle of WWI.  It’s interesting how all these major people who were involved in WWI had such good things to say about the African-American soldiers.  Within [http://dl.lib.brown.edu/jpegs/1292362297289125.jpg ''A Discrepancy''] there are multiple accounts of articles written about African-American soldiers, and specifically the accommodations they had to deal with. The Syracuse, N. Y., Post-Standard, goes on to say how the African-American infantry cannot speak too highly of their ''courage'', their obedience to follow orders and their "general spirit of loyalty.” This excerpt goes on to say how “There are no ''braver'' troops in the United States Army. They have never failed.”  The Paterson, N. J., Press-Guardian speaks of certain troops that were within the 10th Regiment telling how "If they are not in history the ''bravest'' of the ''brave'', they are as ''brave'' as the ''bravest''!”  The New York World goes on to post: "To devotion to his officers, he adds ''pride'' in the service, ready excellence in the drill and a perfect willingness to follow where he is led.” These citations are perfect examples of the pride of success, bravery and sacrifice made by African-American soldiers, acknowledged by those willing to give credit where credit is due.

Discrepancy was written in 1916, right in the middle of WWI.  It’s interesting how all these major people who were involved in WWI had such good things to say about the African-American soldiers.  Within [http://dl.lib.brown.edu/jpegs/1292362297289125.jpg ''A Discrepancy''] there are multiple accounts of articles written about African-American soldiers, and specifically the accommodations they had to deal with. The Syracuse, N. Y., Post-Standard, goes on to say how the African-American infantry cannot speak too highly of their ''courage'', their obedience to follow orders and their "general spirit of loyalty.” This excerpt goes on to say how “There are no ''braver'' troops in the United States Army. They have never failed.”  The Paterson, N. J., Press-Guardian speaks of certain troops that were within the 10th Regiment telling how "If they are not in history the ''bravest'' of the ''brave'', they are as ''brave'' as the ''bravest''!”  The New York World goes on to post: "To devotion to his officers, he adds ''pride'' in the service, ready excellence in the drill and a perfect willingness to follow where he is led.” These citations are perfect examples of the pride of success, bravery and sacrifice made by African-American soldiers, acknowledged by those willing to give credit where credit is due.