Sutton E. Griggs

Sutton Elbert Griggs was an author, Baptist minister, and social activist. His works explore the vision of a separate African-American state within the United States, examining social issues and Black identity with a focus on utopian ideals. Griggs's writing reflects the desire for self-realization and independence within the Black community, investigating potential future arrangements. His prose offers a profound insight into the social and political aspirations of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.