“The Crisis,” Volume One, Number Three, from January 1911, is a Project Gutenberg eBook offering a record of the darker races, edited by W. E. B. Du Bois. It presents articles, editorials, and news items concerning the political, social, economic, and educational status of African Americans at the time, as well as commentary on related issues. The document also contains advertisements for Black-owned businesses and educational institutions, alongside calls for financial and social support for the advancement of colored people. It highlights the NAACP’s mission, methods, and organizational structure, alongside commentary regarding race relations in the United States, and their implications both domestically and internationally. The collection of texts provides a multifaceted snapshot of African American life and advocacy during the early 20th century.
