The negro workers

Name: The negro workers
Author: Eugene V. Debs

By Eugene V. Debs

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The speaker addresses Black workers with a direct appeal against racial discrimination, recounting the brutal legacy of chattel slavery and its persistent consequences. He frames race prejudice as ignorance, urges equal treatment within labor movements, and advocates solidarity across racial lines through socialist principles. The address critiques social and economic injustice, celebrates collective action, and calls on marginalized workers to join a common struggle for equality and improved labor conditions.

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Eugene V. Debs

Eugene V. Debs was an influential American labor leader, political activist, and socialist orator, known for his commitment to workers' rights and social justice. He played a pivotal role in the founding of the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW) and was a five-time presidential candidate for the Socialist Party of America. Debs's writings and speeches, including notable works such as "Debs: His Life, Writings and Speeches, with a Department of Appreciations" and "Labor and Freedom: The Voice and Pen of Eugene V. Debs," reflect his advocacy for the labor movement and his vision for a more equitable society. His legacy continues to inspire labor rights activists and social reformers.