Tag: William M. Kephart

  • Is the American Negro Becoming Lighter? An Analysis of the Sociological and Biological Trends American Sociological Review Volume 13, Number 4 (August, 1948) pages 437-443 William M. Kephart, Professor of Sociology University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia There is a belief in some quarters that there is a biological solution to the Negro problem; that is, in…

  • The “Passing” Question Phylon (1940-1956) Volume 9, Number 4 (4th Quarter 1948) pages 336-340 Wm. M. Kephart, Professor of Sociology University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia How many Negroes are ‘passing‘ every year in the United  States?” “What percentage of the White population possesses some Negro blood?” “In time, will all the Negroes ‘pass’?” “What proportion of…