WOMEN MARK 'WE SERVE AMERICA' WEEK Rallies Held In Several Cities - Mrs. Bethune Speaks In D.C., p. 7
Dublin Core
Title
WOMEN MARK 'WE SERVE AMERICA' WEEK Rallies Held In Several Cities - Mrs. Bethune Speaks In D.C., p. 7
Description
"WASHINGTON – Joining in a nationwide celebration of “We Serve America” week, sponsored by the National Council of Negro Women, war workers in Wake and Midway Halls, government dormitories here, paid tribute Wednesday evening to the contributions of women to the war effort.
The Washington celebration, which included a community song-fest conducted by Dr. R. Nathaniel Dett, noted pianist and composer, was part of a national celebration which included public meetings in New York City, Chicago, Toledo, and several other cities during the week of July 4-10.
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder and president of the National Council of Negro Women, opened the celebration in New York City on Independence Day by addressing a meeting of more than 2,000 persons at the Mother A.M.E Zion church. Other speakers at this meeting included Mrs. John Hall of Boston, Mrs. Mallory of Lexington, Miss., and the Rev. B.C. Robeson, pastor of the church.
Chicago Rally
A parade and open-air mass meeting highlighted the celebration in Chicago on July 5 where Mrs. Helen Curtis of Brooklyn, N.Y., a veteran of overseas service in the last war and present director of the Fulton Street Canteen, was the principal speaker. Other speakers included Mrs. Nell Hunter of the War Bond Savings Staff of Washington, D.C.
Addressing the Washington, D.C., celebration at Wake and Midway Halls, Wednesday, evening, Mrs. Bethune declared:
“This is a grand hour for us. This is the hour when cooperation, love and sacrifice are so much needed; when men depend so heavily on the courage and strength of womanhood.”
Cities Opportunity
Comparing the present opportunities for women with those of the last generation, Dr. Bethune admonished young women to make double use of their training and opportunities.
“The demand for labor is great,” she said, “and will continue to be so great for many years to come that industrialists will not stop to think or inquire who you are or of what race you are. If you can do anything well, you will find opportunity to put your talent to wide use.”
Dr. Bethune also lauded Miss Jeanetta Welch, executive secretary of the Council, for organizing the national celebration which began with the distribution of a poster drawn by E. Simms Campbell, noted Negro artist."
The Washington celebration, which included a community song-fest conducted by Dr. R. Nathaniel Dett, noted pianist and composer, was part of a national celebration which included public meetings in New York City, Chicago, Toledo, and several other cities during the week of July 4-10.
Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune, founder and president of the National Council of Negro Women, opened the celebration in New York City on Independence Day by addressing a meeting of more than 2,000 persons at the Mother A.M.E Zion church. Other speakers at this meeting included Mrs. John Hall of Boston, Mrs. Mallory of Lexington, Miss., and the Rev. B.C. Robeson, pastor of the church.
Chicago Rally
A parade and open-air mass meeting highlighted the celebration in Chicago on July 5 where Mrs. Helen Curtis of Brooklyn, N.Y., a veteran of overseas service in the last war and present director of the Fulton Street Canteen, was the principal speaker. Other speakers included Mrs. Nell Hunter of the War Bond Savings Staff of Washington, D.C.
Addressing the Washington, D.C., celebration at Wake and Midway Halls, Wednesday, evening, Mrs. Bethune declared:
“This is a grand hour for us. This is the hour when cooperation, love and sacrifice are so much needed; when men depend so heavily on the courage and strength of womanhood.”
Cities Opportunity
Comparing the present opportunities for women with those of the last generation, Dr. Bethune admonished young women to make double use of their training and opportunities.
“The demand for labor is great,” she said, “and will continue to be so great for many years to come that industrialists will not stop to think or inquire who you are or of what race you are. If you can do anything well, you will find opportunity to put your talent to wide use.”
Dr. Bethune also lauded Miss Jeanetta Welch, executive secretary of the Council, for organizing the national celebration which began with the distribution of a poster drawn by E. Simms Campbell, noted Negro artist."
Creator
N/A
Publisher
The Chicago Defender
Date
1943-7-17
Collection
Citation
N/A, “WOMEN MARK 'WE SERVE AMERICA' WEEK Rallies Held In Several Cities - Mrs. Bethune Speaks In D.C., p. 7,” African American Fourth of July, accessed May 1, 2024, https://africanamerican4th.omeka.net/items/show/67.