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The Negro of the South [Short Story]
Dublin Core
Title
The Negro of the South [Short Story]
The Messenger Volume XLII
Page 326 (1 of 3)
Description
This three-page story talks about the the life and role of a "Negro of the South." Throughout the story the author talks about the role and function of "the Negro" in the U.S. South, where he is "corrupt" in comparison to the white man. The author reinforces racial stereotypes of a black man, such as, "lying under the shade of an old apple tree, a watermelon by his side." "The negro is fond of amusement. He is always happy when near music. Also is he delighted when furnishing entertainment of others." The author describes "the Negro" using negative words such as "filthy" and "corrupt."
Creator
Source
Virginia Baptist Historical Society
Richmond, VA
Date
1915-1916
Contributor
Olivia Parisi
Format
Type
Files
Collection
Citation
C.L.M.,'18 , “The Negro of the South [Short Story],” University of Richmond Race & Racism Project, accessed June 9, 2026, https://memory.richmond.edu/items/show/182.