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Equal Rights And Equal Opportunity Urged For Negroes

September 7, 1950

Describes statements about the importance of the Supreme Court’s decision regarding segregation from Dr. D.V. Jamison, President of the National Baptist Convention and vice president of the Inter-Racial Baptist World Alliance.

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Moderate Civil Rights Advocated

December 29, 1949

Describes the civil rights efforts of Rep. Brooks Hays of Arkansas who aimed to create equal pay for equal work for Black Americans through the Fair Employment Practices Commission.

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Editorial Grist: Example Of How The South Treats The Negro

September 28, 1961

Describes the belief that southerners treat Black Americans with respect because a Black man called “Uncle” Bob Pague was given needed medical treatment and assisted by two white women.

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Editorial Grist: A Nisei Speaks To Negroes

August 22, 1963

Describes the idea that the Black community needed to better themselves and their environments before receiving equal rights and is explained from the perspective of a Japanese-American.

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Editorial Grist: Teachers And Preachers

July 7, 1960

Briefly states the belief that Black Americans should focus more on bettering their own community than working toward gaining rights across the nation.

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