The Negro in Business

*The Negro in Business* is a pioneering essay by Booker T. Washington that highlights the economic contributions and potential of African Americans. It emphasizes how Black entrepreneurs, workers, and laborers have historically built businesses and supported communities, often overcoming significant barriers. The piece advocates for economic self-sufficiency as a means of empowerment and social progress, encouraging investment in education, business skills, and enterprise among African Americans. Overall, it portrays Black economic activity as vital to societal growth and aims to inspire pride and motivation for economic independence.