Written by one of the most prominent African-American intellectuals of the early 20th century, this collection of essays and sermons argues for the extension of voting rights to black Americans. Grimké makes a compelling case for the importance of political participation in the struggle for racial equality, and he exposes the fallacies of the arguments used by opponents of suffrage. His eloquent prose and powerful rhetoric still speak to us today, as we continue to fight for a more just and inclusive society. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.