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A Review of Hoffman's Race Traits and Tendencies of the American Negro / The American Negro Academy. Occasional Papers No. 1

By Kelly Miller
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The review critiques a prominent statistical study that concludes the American Black population is physically and morally deteriorating from inherited race traits, arguing eventual extinction. The reviewer examines the study’s evidence and methods, accuses the author of confirmation bias in assembling data to fit a prior conclusion, and questions reliance on contested census and mortality statistics. Emphasis is placed on methodological errors, potential undercounting in southern enumeration, and misattribution of social problems to heredity rather than environmental and social conditions. The piece urges caution in interpreting statistics and calls for fuller investigation of causes before accepting sweeping racial generalizations.

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Kelly Miller

Kelly Miller was an influential African American scholar, educator, and author known for his contributions to the discourse on race and education in the early 20th century. He served as the first dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at Howard University and was a prominent advocate for the higher education of African Americans. His notable works include "Kelly Miller's History of the World War for Human Rights," which addresses the impact of World War I on civil rights, and "Progress and Achievements of the Colored People," highlighting the advancements of African Americans. Miller's writings reflect his commitment to social justice and the empowerment of marginalized communities.

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