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A conference of black men is held in Philadelphia to solve issues and discuss their “unalterably opposed” feelings towards President Roosevelt and Secretary Taft.

James B. Parker is a hero after saving President McKinley’s life, but soon after becomes aloof and is not heard from again until his arrest and sudden death.

In addition to having their money taken away and property damaged, two African American men are unfairly sentenced to jail for “rioting.”

African American author, Lucinda Young, writes about her callings from God and the visions she believes are bound to come true.

Two brothers form their own architecture company, and end up being preferred over any white competitor.

The Afro-American Emancipation Association elects a day to celebrate the emancipation of their founding fathers annually.

The Col. E. A. Washington monument is explained to be a symbol of inspiration for African Americans.

Editor Henry Watterson of Kentucky delivers a positive perspective on the future of African Americans during his speech at Carnegie Hall.

The Home Protecting League of Oklahoma speaks on the “evils” of those unfairly taking their land and people. They plea for support from the government and African American newspapers.

A black man in Maryland killed a cop unprovoked. In response, a mob of whites dig up his grave, shoot bullets into his body, then set his body on fire.