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A contemplation on the state of the African American community.

Two black lawyers win a legal battle against some of the best known white lawyers of the time.

The Planet criticizes the Boston Transcript, which suggests that the only way to continue suppressing black people is by making a clear “distinction between the vicious Negro and the upright Negro; the refined Negro and the uncouth Negro; the…

The highlights of Booker T. Washington’s famous “Democracy and Education” speech are transcribed.

John Mitchell, Jr. has it out with the Richmond Dispatch who claimed "The Negro race is diseased."

Booker T. Washington visits Richmond to give a speech.

The Planet rejoices as some of the African American soldiers finally received the recognition they deserve.

The Planet reveals plans for a "Negro National Exposition" to be held in two years that the Planet hopes will help to improve the African American situation.

Black men are being encouraged to call out other black men who commit crimes, as they do not accurately represent black men.

A monument dedicated to the “deeds of valor” of Confederate veterans is unveiled, with a reverend delivering an oration in support of the South.