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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…
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
American Independence, p. 6
"ONE-HUNDRED-SEVENTY FIVE years ago this week,
America declared her full independence. In the throes of this freedom abornin [sic], the new Nation declared the equality of all men, and in the century and three-quarters since this forthright…
America declared her full independence. In the throes of this freedom abornin [sic], the new Nation declared the equality of all men, and in the century and three-quarters since this forthright…
Our Opinions: Harry Lays It On The Line, p. 6
"With the bricks of the opposition [ill.] about his ears and the Dixiecrat members of his own party gunning for his scalp, the redoubtable Harry S. Truman still sticks to his fair deal program, including civil rights, and those who don’t like it, can…
The Georgia Election–Its Meaning, p. 9
"The news from Georgia of Herman Tallmadge’s [sic] victory in the race for retiring Sen. Walter F. George’s seat, was no unexpected nor was it cause for Fourth of July jubilation even for some of the native sons who have good reason to view with…
Congressman DePriest Flays Segregation in Fourth of July Speech, p.3.
"If Separate Street Car Laws, Why Not Separate Bedrooms?
If Sucking at Breasts of “Black Mammies” Didn’t Hurt White Men, How will Riding on the Same Conveyances with Negros Hurt them? Asks Congressman.
WASHINGTON- Hurling defiance at all…
If Sucking at Breasts of “Black Mammies” Didn’t Hurt White Men, How will Riding on the Same Conveyances with Negros Hurt them? Asks Congressman.
WASHINGTON- Hurling defiance at all…
Our National Jubilee, p.4
"The Fourth of July is a National Day of freedom, is indisputably righteous and Divinely dedicated for the happiness of mankind.
Just 120 years from the last Saturday, the Convention of the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves then, on behalf of…
Just 120 years from the last Saturday, the Convention of the Thirteen Colonies declared themselves then, on behalf of…
Tags: African American history, Equality, Freedom, Patriotism, Slavery
Chicago Hosts 54th NAACP Confab: Thousands In March, p. 1
"[Picture] Mrs.Myrlie Evers, widow of slain NAACP official Medgar Evers, was slated to lead the July Fourth mass march in Chicago, according to Chicago to NAACP leaders [Caption].
A fourth of July “March to Freedom” was to highlight the 54th six-day…
A fourth of July “March to Freedom” was to highlight the 54th six-day…
Tags: Civil rights, Equality, NAACP, Parade, Protest, Segregation/desegregation
NEGRO AUTO RACES, p. 4
“Savannah Negro business men, always alert and to the fore in enterprise, are going to stage the first real automoble [Sic] race meet we have ever heard of. Entries from all over the South, in amateur ranks, are being invited and together with local…
Tags: Equality, Sport/games
KEEPING SAVANNAH ON THE MAP Pg. 1
“The automobile races which the Negros of this city have been holding for the past two years have gone a long ways toward giving Savannah publicity in other fields. This kind of sport is a rather expensive pastime and thousands of dollars have been…
Tags: Economy/expenditure, Equality, Sport/games
Pat Harris says Congress seeking to curb her power, p.8
"PORTLAND - Madam secretary, Mrs. Harris and Pat were the type of warm greetings Patricia Roberts Harris received at the 69th NAACP Annual Convention here on Independence Day.
As she stood to speak to the 10,000 delegates and friends gathered in the…
As she stood to speak to the 10,000 delegates and friends gathered in the…
Tags: Congress, Discrimination, Equality, NAACP
YOU AND I . . . AND THE FOURTH OF JULY, p.2
"Those wise old gents in powdered wigs- they started the commotion.
By setting down in black and white the new and wondrous notion,
That all men were created free, and equal was their station-
And on that simple truth they built a new and…
By setting down in black and white the new and wondrous notion,
That all men were created free, and equal was their station-
And on that simple truth they built a new and…
Tags: Equality, Human rights, Unions
Equal Rights League Delegation Sees the President, p. 1
“Washington, D.C., July 9
The National Equal Rights League and the United Colored American Committee Friday noon, had an audience at the White House at which time they presented the race’s sesquicentennial of the Declaration of Independence…
The National Equal Rights League and the United Colored American Committee Friday noon, had an audience at the White House at which time they presented the race’s sesquicentennial of the Declaration of Independence…
EDITORIALS p.4
“It was July 4, 1776 that the Declaration of Independence was adopted, 157 years ago and Americans have been able to live for America ever since the close of the war. This freedom inspired freedom of thought, of processions and of souls. It kept up…
Tags: Equality, Freedom, Military service, Slavery
Bouquets For Illinois Students, p.4
"“Biggest” and best bouquet this week goes to students of Illinois for their part in one of the most courageous actions taken by any student body in recent years. The Illinois elected a nineteen-year-old girl as queen of their 42nd homecoming two…
EDITORIALS p.4
“We always think of Frederick Douglass making that speech in Philadelphia, during the celebration of Independence, when he was asked to speak, he said: “Why did you call on me to speak on such a glorious and honorable occasion when four million of my…
Tags: Constitution, Equality, Flag, Frederick Douglass, The South, Unity
Tulane Paper Lauds U. Of I Queen Choice P.4
"NEW ORLEANS-- The “Tulane Hullabaloo,” official student publication at Tulane university here, gave fine editorial treatment to the University of Illinois’ selection of a Negro girl as queen of its annual homecoming, Nov 10.
The paper said…
The paper said…
American Independence, p.6
"One hundred-seventy-five years ago this week, America declared her full independence. In the throes of this freedom abornin, the new Nation declared the equality of all men, and in the century and three-quarters since this forthright declaration,…
Tags: Equality, Resistance
AMERICAN INCONSISTENCY p.1
“To a certain Chinaman is attributed the statement: “Melican people elect gleat [sic] monument over the grave of George Washington, who never tell a lie, but Melican people go light ‘long an’ lie like hellee [sic], ev’ly [sic] time.” And this is…
Tags: Civil rights, Constitution, Equality, Hypocrisy
It is Dangerous to Read Declaration of Independence in Public Now, p.20
"The editorial which appeared in the AFRO-AMERICAN entitled “What to us is the fourth of July?” as not only timely but one that should receive the serious consideration of every Negro. In logic and freedom of expression it ranks in the same category…
Keep America American
"Ever since I first heard Father Boland use the tranchant phrase which is my text, I have felt that in those three words, properly understood, lies the hope of unity, the expression of that for which we are fighting and the way to achieve the Victory…
An Appreciation Club
A Fourth of July editorial
In the Waverly Sun recently there was an editorial on an “Appreciation Club” the aim of which was, at periodic intervals, to express appreciation to some resident for something he or she had done for the community. I think it is a splendid idea and I…
Tags: Communism, Democracy, Equality, Nazi, Patriotism
Maybe so, Maybe Not , p.19
"Hurrah for the glorious Fourth of July! Fire salutes. Make patriotic speeches- celebrate, folks, celebrate. Bang! Bomb! Hurrah! But stop the noise just a minute while we think of what a certain important document means. I frequently think of the…
Minority Viewpoint Peaceful Rebellion p.5
"What is it we celebrate on the Fourth of July that makes us unique among men? Is it the celebration of nationhood? Yes, but Russia, China, Cuba, Chile, South Africa, and other totalitarian nations also have days for celebrating their nationhood.
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[No title] p.2
"P.B. Ladd, not by the Grace of God, but by votes of the Democratic party Justice of the Peace, and Cust-alorum, member of the Committee on Processions, for the Fourth of July celebration, publishes a minority report against “the application of…