Grady predicted that the changes advocated by the New South movement, such as industrialization, investment in education, and the end of racism and segregation, would lead to economic prosperity and cultural growth in the South. He believed that these changes would attract Northern investors and businesses to the region, create new jobs, and improve the standard of living for Southern residents. Additionally, he hoped that these changes would help to break down the prejudices and divisions between races, leading to greater social equality and harmony.
