The book "Modern Industrialism and Negroes in the United States" (The American Negro Academy, Special Issue No. 12) by Archibald Grimké is the result of research and analysis of the position of African Americans in the United States during the period of intensive industrial development. The author examines socio-economic aspects, the impact of industrial development on the lives and rights of blacks, as well as the problems of racial discrimination. The book reveals important aspects of the history of the African-American people, their adaptation to the conditions of a developed capitalist society and the search for ways of coexistence with other social groups. Grimky's work shows a high level of analysis and objectivity, considering the complex issues of race relations and working conditions of Negroes in the context of the industrialization of the United States. The book is important for understanding the history and socio-political processes that shaped the modern society of the nation.