George S. Schuyler (1895-1977) was one of the most prominent African American journalists of the early twentieth century. Born in Rhode Island, Schuyler spent his early years in New York, before enlisting in the US army in 1912. He returned to New York after briefly being AWOL to pursue a career in journalism. He wrote for black America's most influential newspaper, the Pittsburgh Courier, in addition to The Nation, The Washington Post and H. L. Mencken's The American Mercury.
George S. Schuyler's novel Black No More is a satirical exploration of the implications of racial passing in early 20th century America. Through a combination of Americana, vernacular expression and satire, Schuyler offers an insightful critique on the social construct of race in...
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