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U.S. Celebrates Its Independence; South Africa Still Longs For It, p. 11
"GLOBAL NEWS REPORTS over the July 4th holiday weekend left much to be desired in the field of race relations and world peace.
In the Union of South Africa, dispatches from Johannesburg report tension rising as the Union’s blacks, mulattoes and…
In the Union of South Africa, dispatches from Johannesburg report tension rising as the Union’s blacks, mulattoes and…
San Diego, Calif., p. 18
"129 20th St. Phone Main 2597
SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 15.- Independence day was generally observed [ill.] the state of California and on the Pacific coast. Race lodges participated in the parade down Broadway at 10 a.m.
The Clementine McDuff…
SAN DIEGO, Calif., July 15.- Independence day was generally observed [ill.] the state of California and on the Pacific coast. Race lodges participated in the parade down Broadway at 10 a.m.
The Clementine McDuff…
Mississippi: BROOKHAVEN, p. 21B
"The ‘Glorious Fourth’ dawned bright and fair accompanied by family gatherings; picnics; baseball games; car wrecks etc. Folk in general enjoyed they day; all over the state out-of-state license plates showed that folk had come South for the…
Tags: Picnic, Recreation, Travel
Evers family spearhead tributes and celebrations, p.18
"Jackson, Miss. – The Fourth of July was a Day of remembrance and a day of hope for NAACP delegates, with the Evers family, themed freedom fighters, spearheading the celebration.
A touching tribute was paid Medgar Evers, Mississippi NAACP field…
A touching tribute was paid Medgar Evers, Mississippi NAACP field…
Tags: NAACP, Segregation/desegregation
[No Title], p. 4
"Arthur Gossett Post
American Legion will give a big picnic, July 4
An all day affair
Mckinley Park
Games of all kind
Refreshments served
Come and bring your family"
American Legion will give a big picnic, July 4
An all day affair
Mckinley Park
Games of all kind
Refreshments served
Come and bring your family"
Tags: Celebration, Picnic, Sport/games
Frederick Douglass: A Man For The Ages, p. 4
“When one recounts the civil rights era in America from the dark days of slavery before the Civil War to sit-ins in the 1960’s and the efforts today to preserve the gains of the past, a number of remarkable strong-willed persons come to mind.
For…
For…
Tags: Frederick Douglass
Title of Article, Page Numbers - Official Example, p. # or pp. #
Transcription of the Article. Needs to have quotations at the beginning and end.
Tags: Sport/games, Violence
ARMY JIM CROW DRAWS FIRE, PG. 7
"CHICAGO – America’s celebration of the Fourth of July reveals to the colored soldier more than anything else the injustice and cruelty to which he is the constant victim, Colden Brown of New
York City told the March-on-Washington Convention…
York City told the March-on-Washington Convention…
Who is Who Popularity Contest, pg 1
"July 4. The contest will come July 4. Prizes will be Awarded at 3 p.m. at McKinley Park.
Division No. 1 (Girls up to twenty) To the girl bringing in the largest No. of votes over 5 at 5c:--prize a diamond ring.
Division No. 2 (Miss or Mrs. over 20…
Division No. 1 (Girls up to twenty) To the girl bringing in the largest No. of votes over 5 at 5c:--prize a diamond ring.
Division No. 2 (Miss or Mrs. over 20…
Tags: Contests
Four New Dishes For The Fourth, p. 3
"Most people can’t be independent on Independence day - but Americans can. Boys on the firing line, girls in the canteens, men in the shops and we women in our kitchens are all doing our share to retain our independence
Say, women! How about serving…
Say, women! How about serving…
Tags: Recipe, War effort, Women
Recipes For July 4, p. 6
"Feasting and frolicking are common on the Furth of July. Here are some novel suggestions that will enhance any culinary celebration:
Firecracker
2 cups milk (not canned)
1 pkg. Raspberry “Junket”
Rennet Powder
Red jelly string
Set out 4 or 5…
Firecracker
2 cups milk (not canned)
1 pkg. Raspberry “Junket”
Rennet Powder
Red jelly string
Set out 4 or 5…
Tags: Recipe
A Bottle of Gin And A Fire-Cracker Nearly Blow Up Two Happy Homes, p. 7
"LOS ANGELES – A small firecracker, a small bottle of gin, and a sense of humor inspired by the gin, has caused Herman Rucker of Texas to return to that vast state in somewhat of a hurry, has cost him his pretty new wife and has set the six-foot…
From Flint, Michigan SOCIAL WHIRL, p.14
"July is here it started with a BANG! courtesy of fireworks, and ecstatic that school is out young’uns.
Watermelon, picnics, popsicles, and picnics seem to be the order of the day around these parts. And Bar-B-Que’, you can smell it for miles…
Watermelon, picnics, popsicles, and picnics seem to be the order of the day around these parts. And Bar-B-Que’, you can smell it for miles…
Tags: Barbecue, Fireworks/firecrackers, Picnic, Travel
WHAT AFRO READERS SAY: DILEMMA OF THE LAW
p.4
"Chicago – “this, the United States, is a country of laws as well as men and of it’s men are equal before and subordinate to that law. “ shout James Crow and all his July Fourth glory.
Talk about civil rights for the black man and he declares none…
Talk about civil rights for the black man and he declares none…
Dunlap News Note, p. 1
“Sunday was a fine day, we had good services at the Mt. Zion. Rev. Broils, of Council Grove preached for us. Rev. Cooper and his members were with us, he read the scripture lesson, Mark 6:17. Rev. Broiles who took for a text Mark 6:17 preached a…
Tags: Fraternal organization
Newark Pickets Promised Negro on Medical Staff, p. 3
"NEWARK, N.J. – The Independence Day picket line before the City Hall here – an unprecedented action in this State – forced concessions from the City Commission on the appointment of Negro physicians to the City Hospital medical staff.
Allen E.…
Allen E.…
N.J. Picket Line Protests Hospital Discrimination, p. 6
"NEWARK, N.J. – An Independence Day picket line around the City Hall - the first of its sort in the history of the city – was slated for Tuesday morning, July 3.
The line, called by Allen E. Harris, president of Essex County Equality League, was to…
The line, called by Allen E. Harris, president of Essex County Equality League, was to…
Tags: Protest, Segregation/desegregation
Observatory comments, p.4
"Last weekend thousands who had planned their joyous holiday vacation are in some state of grief this weekend. Some with the “it couldn’t happen to me” attitude have lived to find out it actually could happen, others will never know. Many people have…
Typovision, p. 16
"Just as those of the very young giggled when someone more or less tunelessly burst forth with the song, “The Old Gray Mare, She Ain’t What She Used to Be…,” and just as those of my generation have recently been tapping gloriously happy steps to the…
Tags: Military service, Picnic, War effort
Des Arc, p.6
"Rev. A. M. Jefferson of Little Rock preached at Fellowship Baptist church. Sunday Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Williams [ill] here... Miss Mae Elizabeth Brown is home from New York visiting Mr. and Mrs. Odie Brown.. Mrs. Lilliam Loving and children. Bill and…
Tags: Travel
Correspondence, p. 3
"[From our Salt Lake Correspondent]
Salt Lake, U.T., July 4, ’73.
Mr. Editor, - We hail with gladness the returning anniversary of our glorious national birthday, and let us in an appropriate manner with the enthusiasm which characterizes the…
Salt Lake, U.T., July 4, ’73.
Mr. Editor, - We hail with gladness the returning anniversary of our glorious national birthday, and let us in an appropriate manner with the enthusiasm which characterizes the…
Tags: Freedom, International, Patriotism, Religion
EMBARASSING[sic] QUESTION: THE AMBASSADOR'S ABSENT GUESTS THE BRITISH ASK WHY NO COLORED AMERICANS
p.7
"It happened on the Fourth of July at the American Embassy in London, England.
On the sweeping, rolling green lines of a mansion which ones belong to Barbara Hutton, US ambassador John Hailey Whitney and his wife watch their guests arriving.
The…
On the sweeping, rolling green lines of a mansion which ones belong to Barbara Hutton, US ambassador John Hailey Whitney and his wife watch their guests arriving.
The…
Recalls of Attack of Late Justice on U.S Bigotry p.7
Speaking before a throng of people one fourth of July in Hollywood Bowl, the late Associate Justice Frank Murphy of the U.S. Supreme Court, used strong language against American fanatics who are spreading racial hate and religious bigotry. He…
The Costly Fourth of July., p. 3
"Those useful persons, the statisticians, whose work usually makes us wiser, if not always happier, have figured up that our lst Fourth of July celebration cost this country the lives of not less than 377 men, women and children, the wounding and…
Too Much Anglo-American Brotherhood, p. 3
"When modern England and modern America touch and influence each other is it the right England and the right America that touch? It is the best meaning of the one nation that is meeting the best meaning of the other?
Doubtless America has really…
Doubtless America has really…
Tags: International
12,000 In Chicago Voice Demands For Democracy, p. 1
"Exercising the democratic rights afforded them under the Constitution, the “March-On-Washington” committee held an historic meeting in Chicago Friday night.
The event brought 12,000 people to the world famous Coliseum to give a deafening ovation…
The event brought 12,000 people to the world famous Coliseum to give a deafening ovation…
La Grange, Ill., p. 22
"LA GRANGE, Ill., July 19- Mr. and Mrs. Henry Barbee gave a Fourth of July social at their home.
Joseph Robinson and daughter, and Miss McCloud, Miss Geraldine Betts and friends of Morgan Park visited friends in La Grange Sunday.
Ed. Martin, Mr.…
Joseph Robinson and daughter, and Miss McCloud, Miss Geraldine Betts and friends of Morgan Park visited friends in La Grange Sunday.
Ed. Martin, Mr.…
Tags: Celebration
Negro Doughboys Mark 4th With Gay London Dance, p. 2
"LONDON – (Exclusive) – Large contingents of Afro-doughboys stationed throughout this area journeyed Londonwards over the week-end to celebrate Independence day as hosts to their English girl friends.
Highlight of the festivity was a grand cabaret…
Highlight of the festivity was a grand cabaret…
Tags: International, War effort
The Living South, p. 13
"Voting Day In Georgia
MY COUSIN Lizzie from down in Texas has sent me a letter telling me that the folks up on Bull Creek will be holding their Independence Day picnic this July 4, and why don’t I come on down to make them on a speech.
Last…
MY COUSIN Lizzie from down in Texas has sent me a letter telling me that the folks up on Bull Creek will be holding their Independence Day picnic this July 4, and why don’t I come on down to make them on a speech.
Last…
Tags: Democratic Party, Voting/suffrage, Women
THOUGHTS OF THE FOUNDER, p.4
"December 25, 1915
It is not generally known that Saturday of last week was the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of freedom to the colored people of these United States. Some day, [sic] possibly we will get it into our heads that such occasions…
It is not generally known that Saturday of last week was the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of freedom to the colored people of these United States. Some day, [sic] possibly we will get it into our heads that such occasions…
Tags: Emancipation
Letter from Richmond p.2
"Mr. Editor;—Through your faithful journal I take the opporturnity of informing my friends, including yourself, of my whereabouts, and the progress of my Episcopal career. For the first time I am now in the midst of the place once renowned as the…
Tags: Military Display, Parade
Gregory, p. 3
"Mr. and Mrs. Johnnie B. Woods were Searey visitors…Mrs. Mable Woods has been to St. Louis to visit her son. Morris D. Woods…Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hill and family. Miss Jean Mays and Charles Mays did some shopping in Searey…The Brown sisters quarrtet of…
Tags: Travel
Malvern, p.8
"The Williams, White Sox softball team cavorted to a 23-13 victory over Benton’s Red Sox on the 4th. Funeral services for R. H. Graham were held at Bethel AME Church July 4th. Masons and Eastern Stars almost filled the huge edifice. People here will…
Tags: Sport/games
LETTERS TO THE AFRO: Meaning of America on the Fourth, p. 4
"Rahway, N.J.
Holidays are good for many things, among them reflections. This past Fourth of July allowed me to do just that: to ponder just what America means to me as a black man.
The night of the Fourth, a local television news station dragged…
Holidays are good for many things, among them reflections. This past Fourth of July allowed me to do just that: to ponder just what America means to me as a black man.
The night of the Fourth, a local television news station dragged…
Tags: Discrimination, Equality
Liberty’s Birthday, p. 5
“The Fourth of July Statue of Liberty centennial should be more than a media event buried under a mountain of hoopla, gliza, and commercialism.
Instead, it should be a time to reflect on the symbolic meaning of the Statue which holds aloft the…
Instead, it should be a time to reflect on the symbolic meaning of the Statue which holds aloft the…
Tags: Immigrants, Inequality, Poverty, Slavery, Statue of Liberty
A black man's observation of the July 4th Salute, p. 4
“Dear AFRO.
The 4th of July will be celebrated with all of the gusto white American muster. This is most fitting and proper. I would not scold you (black America) if you joined the celebration; but I deem it is my duty to tell you the truth of the…
The 4th of July will be celebrated with all of the gusto white American muster. This is most fitting and proper. I would not scold you (black America) if you joined the celebration; but I deem it is my duty to tell you the truth of the…
Where was the Negro on the Fourth of July?, p. 7
"Where was the Negro on that day in ’76,
When the fearless patriots laid down the pen;
The document signed that before earth and heaven,
Proclaimed them to be forever free men?
Perhaps Black Sampson worked amid the wheat,
Swinging his…
When the fearless patriots laid down the pen;
The document signed that before earth and heaven,
Proclaimed them to be forever free men?
Perhaps Black Sampson worked amid the wheat,
Swinging his…
Fourth of July Thought, p. 7
"(For ANP)
Remember on our far-flung fronts
This Fourth of July,
Soldiers of democracy
Guard our earth and sky.
Those of us who stay at home
Have grave duties, too:
The WAR FRONT
Depends on
THE HOME FRONT—
The HOME FRONT is YOU!"
Remember on our far-flung fronts
This Fourth of July,
Soldiers of democracy
Guard our earth and sky.
Those of us who stay at home
Have grave duties, too:
The WAR FRONT
Depends on
THE HOME FRONT—
The HOME FRONT is YOU!"
Tags: Democracy, Military service, War effort
[No title], p. 4
"The man who secretly arms himself with a murderous revolver or some other deadly weapon and goes out among people who have gathered for a day’s pleasure starts out wrong. It is in the very air for every American citizen to feel a swelling of the…
Tags: Deaths/injuries, Gun/gunfire, Patriotism, Safety
Princeton, p.3
"Persons who visited the house of Mrs.Florence Mays recently are as follows Mr. and Mrs. Weston Sanders and children and Mrs. Einora Sanders of Crossett…..Mrs. Nancy F. Mag is recovering nicely from a long illness….James E. Mays is home from the…
Tags: Reunion
HERE ‘TIS, p.4
"TOP INDEPENDENCE
Although our Independence Day
Has just been celebrated,
I never fully realized
How free we are created.
I mean I never did until
I noticed what we’re wearin' ;
And then I knew what caused divorce,
Insanity and…
Although our Independence Day
Has just been celebrated,
I never fully realized
How free we are created.
I mean I never did until
I noticed what we’re wearin' ;
And then I knew what caused divorce,
Insanity and…
Racists vigilantism and police attacks , p.5
"Lynching a black person along with baseball’s hot dogs and 4th of July picnics is an American tradition. Scapegoats politics or blame the victim vigilantism, always services whenever the political establishment turned its back on civil rights for…
Tags: Lynching
Conversation Piece, p. 4
“One More Fourth of July
The Fourth of July is a blessed day and symbol in the history of this nation. It is indeed the favorite of our national holidays, for were we not able to celebrate it we should scarcely have occasion to commemorate other…
The Fourth of July is a blessed day and symbol in the history of this nation. It is indeed the favorite of our national holidays, for were we not able to celebrate it we should scarcely have occasion to commemorate other…
MARKHAM, p. 22
"The fourth of July has come and gone. For most of us in Bel Aire, it was a regular old fashioned day without the danger of fireworks. The small fry were as much in in the fun as the adults. Almost every family worked their barbecue pits full blast.…