Printed Material: This issue of The Crisis

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Lewis Latimer House

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Printed Material: This issue of The Crisis

Scope and Content

This issue of The Crisis (June 1924) includes on page 76 an article and photograph celebrating Lewis and Mary Latimer’s fiftieth wedding anniversary. The Latimers knew and at least occasionally socialized with civil rights leader W.E.B. DuBois, who edited The Crisis. Their daughter, artist Louise Latimer, sometimes provided artwork for the magazine, and worked with Du Bois on other cultural projects. This issue of The Crisis also includes poems by the Harlem Renaissance luminaries Langston Hughes and Claude McKay. The magazine provides an in-depth look at Black life, struggles, and accomplishments in the 1920s. The magazine served as a platform for discussing voting rights, racial violence, segregation, and social justice while celebrating Black art, culture, and success stories. It is an invaluable historical resource for understanding the civil rights movement's early foundations.

Context

This folder contains a preserved issue of The Crisis, the official magazine of the NAACP, originally founded by W.E.B. Du Bois in 1910. The magazine played a critical role in advocating for civil rights, highlighting Black achievements, and addressing racial injustices. This issue is from the 1920s and includes articles, editorials, photographs, and advertisements relevant to the period.

Collection

Latimer Family Papers (1870-1996 ) [QPL Full Collection]

Archive Items Details

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The Crisis Magazine, 1920s Issue

Description

The contents of this issue reflect the socio-political landscape for African Americans in the early 20th century. The publication includes: Editorials discussing civil rights, economic empowerment, and racial justice. News articles covering significant events impacting Black communities. Advertisements featuring Black-owned businesses and products marketed toward African American consumers. Photographs and illustrations of prominent figures and social movements. Literary pieces, including poetry and essays from Black writers and intellectuals.