Transcript of the 1909 National Negro Committee Platform
Source-Dependent Questions
- For what reasons was this document created?
- What were the main objectives of the National Negro Committee? Of these, which one was most important?
- The National Negro Committee was founded by an interracial group of whites and African Americans. In what ways did its platform reach out to white Americans? Why would whites be important partners in the fight for equal rights?
Citation Information
"Platform Adopted by the National Negro Committee," 1909. Courtesy of Library of Congress