Imperium in Imperio: A Study of the Negro Race Problem. A Novel

Author: Sutton E. Griggs

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"Imperium in Imperio: A Study of the Negro Race Problem" by Sutton E. Griggs is a pioneering novel that explores themes of racial inequality and social justice in late 19th-century America. The story follows the lives of two African American men, Belton Piedmont and Bernard Belgrave, who navigate the challenges of systemic racism while developing radically different approaches to achieving equality. Through a gripping narrative, Griggs presents a fictional secret organization aiming to establish an independent black nation within the United States, prompting readers to reflect on the complex dynamics of race, power, and identity.