The American Negro and His Emancipation; Independence Day, p.4

The American Negro and His Emancipation; Independence Day, p.4

"Independence Day commonly known as the Fourth of July is the day for the white man. It was on that day that the white man declared his independence and swore allegiance to America. This declaration made the white man of America free but enslaved the negro. There is but one day for the negro and that is the first day of January, for it was on that day that President Lincoln declared freedom to all slaves. We should present something on that occasion that tends to show the progress of the race. Don’t understand me to be opposed to Emancipation Day Celebrations, but I do oppose the different dates observed by different sections of the country. In the State of Maryland as is found in the other states there exists a law not found in the statute book. This law is known as Lynch Law."

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Washington Bee

1897-8-21