"Won't be weighted down:" Richard R. Wright, Jr.'s contributions to social work and social welfare

Authors

Kevin Modesto, Point Loma Nazarene University

Keywords

Richard R. Wright, Jr., African American scholars, progressive era, religion, faith

Abstract

African-American scholars, intellectuals, and social work practitioners made significant contributions to American thought and life during the Progressive Era. Unfortunately, their work is often overlooked by history. This paper explores the contributions of Richard R. Wright, Jr., an African- American, sociologist, social worker, and minister. His voice has rarely been heard beyond the walls of the African Methodist Episcopal Church; however, his contributions to sociology, social welfare, and the church serve as a model of integration for scholars, social workers, and ministers. Wright's example is particularly valuable as policy makers and the public look to organized religion for solutions to social problems.

Recommended Citation

Modesto, Kevin (2004) ""Won't be weighted down:" Richard R. Wright, Jr.'s contributions to social work and social welfare," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 31: Iss. 2, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.2984
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol31/iss2/5