Norris Wright Cuney, a Tribune of the Black People

By Maud Cuney Hare and Maud Cuney-Hare

Book Overview

Norris Wright Cuney: A Tribune Of The Black People is a historical biography written by Maud Cuney Hare in 1913. The book documents the life and legacy of Norris Wright Cuney, an influential African American politician and activist during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.Born in 1846 to a slave mother and a white father, Cuney grew up in Texas during a time of extreme racial tension and violence. Despite facing discrimination and oppression, he became a successful businessman and political leader, working tirelessly to improve the lives of African Americans in his community.Cuney played a key role in the Republican Party, serving as a delegate to several national conventions and eventually becoming the chairman of the Texas Republican Party. He also fought for voting rights and equal access to education and employment for African Americans.Through extensive research and personal knowledge, Hare provides a detailed account of Cuney's life and accomplishments, highlighting his dedication to justice and equality for Black people in America. The book is an important historical document, shedding light on the struggles and triumphs of African American leaders during a critical period in American history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163942723
• ISBN13: 9781163942727
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"