imperium in imperio - separation of the black race

Imperium in Imperio-

Separation of the Black Race

“Sutton E. Griggs vision of a separate African-American nation in his novel

“Imperium in Imperio” (1899) is reflected in Black Nationalist movements

of the 20th century.”

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Presentation Structure

1. Problems of the two Protagonists2. A separate African-American Nation3. Reflections Black Nationalist Movements4. Conclusion5. Group Discussion

Protagonists| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/2013 2

Belton Piedmont & Bernard Belgrave


“That black nigger [Belton] has beat the yellow one all to pieces this time, but we don’t like to see nigger blood triumph over any Anglo-Saxon blood. Aint there any loop-hole where we can give it to Bernard, anyhow?”

- (Griggs, page 35)


- skin color caused rejection -


“I had to choose between you and my race” - (Griggs, page 175)

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Why should African-Americans need a state for themselves?


“The Negro finds himself an unprotected foreigner in his own home”

- (Griggs, page 182)


Belton (PEN) vs. Bernard (SWORD)


Bernard’s Plan

1. No longer conceal Imperium2. Acquire Texas 3. Being a separate & distinct race in the U.S.

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Marcus Garvey’sBack-to-Africa Movement


Nation of Islam (NOI)

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In conclusion..


.. the image of a separate nation that is emphasized in

“Imperium in Imperio” written by Sutton E. Griggs,

can be discovered in Black Nationalist movements of the 20th century and it exists until today to prevent the African-American race from facing racial discrimination and

keeping their race alive.

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In the final chapters Belton argues against War as a solution. He mentions positive aspects

brought to the black race with the help of the white people – what do you think does he

have in mind?


What is your opinion on a separate nation –

Is it good or bad? And what are advantages or disadvantages?

Do you know a current example?

Sources| Imperium in Imperio| R.Grzona | 01/16/2013 24

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Haley, Alex. 1999. “The Autobiography of Malcolm X”. New York: Ballantine Books.

Houston, Helen R. “Sutton E. Griggs”. In Digital Library, Tennessee State University. Electronic Version. Accessed January 3, 2013. http://ww2.tnstate.edu/library/digital/griggs.htm.

Lee, Martha F. 1996. “The Nation of Islam, an American Millenarian Movement. Syracuse: Syracuse University Press.

“Malcolm X on An Independent Black State (October 11, 1963).” July 20, 2007. Video clip. Accessed January 02, 2013. YouTube. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=llYvZS-XzWc.

“Marcus Garvey”. In The Journal of Negro History, Vol. 25, No.4 (1940): 590-592. Association for the Study of African American Life and History, Inc.

“The Muslim Program (Wants & Beliefs”. Nation of Islam. Accessed January 02, 2013. http://noi.org/about_beliefs_and_wants.shtml.

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