"Civilization as the primary need of the race, and the attitude of the American mind to the intellect of the Negro: The Intellect of the American Negro." This book is the third edition of the American Negro Academy's Occasional Paper series, written by author Alexander Crummell. In his work, the author explores the concept of civilization, its importance for the development of the race, and also analyzes the attitude of Americans to the intelligence of African Americans. The book contains a deep analysis of social and cultural aspects of relations between representatives of different races, which makes it relevant and interesting for readers interested in the problems of racial ignorance and ways to overcome this problem.