The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study and History of Pennsylvania's Black American Population; their Education Environment and Work

The Philadelphia Negro: A Social Study and History of Pennsylvania's Black American Population; their Education Environment and Work by W. E. B. Du Bois is a pioneering sociological analysis of the African American population in Philadelphia during the late 19th century. Du Bois meticulously examines various aspects of their lives including education employment and living conditions. He highlights the impact of environment and systemic racism on the Black community's opportunities and social mobility. The study is significant for its early use of empirical data to address social issues setting a foundation for future research on race relations in America.