Question

What is the central claim of "What the Black Man Wants"?
The history of the United States’ treatment of Black people is strikingly unjust and atrocious.
There is no logic behind the oppression of certain groups, such as Black people and women.
Slavery is a violation of human rights and should be abolished immediately.
Black men deserve full equality as citizens, especially the right to vote.

Answer 1

4) Black men deserve full equality as citizens, especially the right to vote.

Explanation: the piece argues that enfranchisement and full citizenship are essential for protecting Black people's rights and achieving justice — the central demand is political equality and suffrage.