“The very first time I was on a car in Atlanta, I saw the conductor - all conductors are white - ask a Negro woman to get up and take a seat farther back in order to make a place for a white man. I have also seen white men requested to leave the Negro section of the car.”
Quote by Ray Stannard Baker
Work
Following the Color Line: An Account of Negro Citizenship in the American Democracy
This book delves into the historical and social context of African American citizenship, exploring the complexities of racial segregation and its effects on the lives of black Americans within the American democratic framework. more
Author
Ray Stannard Baker
Ray Stannard Baker was an accomplished American journalist known for his in-depth reporting on the working class and social issues. His career spanned several decades from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, during which he covered many significant events in American society and politics. more
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