Race Adjustment

The Forerunners series, commemorating a decade of Columbia Global Reports, revives pivotal works of investigative journalism and analysis from a century ago, spotlighting the enduring relevance of these texts. One such work is Kelly Miller's "Race Adjustment," which, written in 1908, addresses the complexities of Jim Crow America through incisive essays that navigate the ideological divide between Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois. With a contemporary introduction by Jonathan Scott Holloway, this collection emphasizes Miller's critical insights on political cowardice and economic exploitation, urging reflection on America's ongoing struggles with justice and adjustment.