Progress and Achievements of the Colored People / Containing the Story of the Wonderful Advancement of the Colored Americans—the Most Marvelous in the History of Nations—Their Past Accomplishments, Together With Their Present-day Opportunities and a Glimpse Into the Future for Further Developments—the Dawn of a Triumphant Era. A Handbook for Self-improvement Which Leads to Greater Success

Chapter 160: The Devil’s Work in the Home, in Society, in Business, in Politics, and in Every Walk of Life

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The text surveys the social, educational, economic, and moral advancement of Colored Americans since emancipation, combining narrative chapters on leadership, labor, business, religion, health, and physical training with a detailed compendium of institutions. It presents statistics and government-sourced reports, profiles of schools and agencies (more than three hundred institutions described) and numerous photographs and portraits (over sixty illustrations), and offers practical advice on self-improvement, professional development, and community organization. Chapters address education, vocational and professional training, entrepreneurship, public employment, and civic life, aiming to document achievements and to guide further progress.

The Devil’s Work in the Home, in Society, in Business, in Politics, and in Every Walk of Life

THE THIEF

Misrepresentation, Lying, Stealing—Reputation Gone—The Soul Destroyed.

THE MURDERER

Temptation, Drunkenness, Murder—The Trial in Court, the Sentence of the Prisoner, a Life Term in the Penitentiary, or WORSE. After that ETERNAL DARKNESS.

THE SUICIDE

Dissipation, Gambling, Speculation With Other People’s Money—ALL IS LOST. Suicide.

THE PUBLIC PLUNDERER

Intimidation, Bulldozing, Brute Force, Vote Stealing, Ballot Box Stuffing, Bribery, Malfeasance in Office, Embezzlement of Public Funds—Impeachment, Political Death, Moral Debauchery, Disgrace—RUIN.

THE DESTROYER OF HOMES

Intemperance, Ignorance, Deception, Betrayal, Seduction, Adultery, Abortion, Race Suicide, Desertion, Divorce—DEATH.

DUNBAR HIGH SCHOOL, WASHINGTON, D. C.

One of the finest school buildings for colored people. Recently erected at a cost of more than $500,000. The school is modernly equipped, has 50 teachers and nearly 800 students.