March 10, 1955
Describes that the city of Sheffield was considering opening segregated recreation facilities
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Girl Scout News: Negro Troops To Observe Girl Scout Birthday Mar. 12
March 10, 1955
Describes that the Black Girl Scout troop would be meeting at Sterling High School for a Girl Scout program
Negro News: Colbert County Chooses 1955 Red Cross Workers
March 11, 1955
Describes that Colbert County Red Cross workers had organized together and includes the names of those participating. Also, provides information about other happening inthe community
Negroes Back Dimes March In Florence
January 20, 1955
Describes that Black residents within Lauderdale County were planning fundraising events for the March of Dimes and notes that events would take place at Burrell-Slater Schooland W.C. Handy School. Also, notes that the leader of the activities was Professor W.H. Lewis
Negro News: Citizens Asked To Aid In ‘Mothers’ March On Polio’
January 27, 1955
Describes that the Mothers’ March On Polio was scheduled and that organization meetings would be at Sterling High School. Also, includes information about happenings in the community, including church news, school news, personal news, and funeral information.
In Tuscumbia: Negro Group Petitions Removal Of Principal
February 1, 1955
Describes that Black residents in Tuscumbia had requested the removal of Professor P.H. Wesley as principal of Trenholm High School for the unethical arrest of a faculty member named Mrs. Delores Swoopes Jones
With Nine-One Record: Burrell-Slater Power In North Alabama
February 4, 1955
Describes that Burrell-Slater High School was succeeding in their basketball season and includes their schedule
Negro News: Citizens Give Good Reports March of Dimes Campaign
February 10, 1955
Describes that the March of Dimes fundraiser that took place at Sterling High School was a success. Also, includes other information about happenings within the community
After Legislator Reveals ‘Threat’ Folsom May Give Reply To Negro Voter Charge
February 14, 1955
Describes that Governor Folsom threatened to enfranchise Black voters in order to get a bill passed
Decatur Sets Negro School Meet Saturday
February 18, 1955
Describes that the Alabama Council for improving leadership in segregated, Blackschools was going to have a meeting where Black teachers could discuss issues they were facingat Lake Side High School
Colbert Sets Negro Farm Conference
February 18, 1955
Describes that a farmers’ conference for Black farmers would be hosted at the Cherokee Negro High School where they would discuss how to develop a better farm program
Negro Weekly Is Thanked For Drive Support
February 21, 1955
Conveys a letter of thanks to the Tri-Cities Weekly, a Black newspaper that circulated in the Muscle Shoals area, from Charles H. Bynam, director of Interracial Activitiesfor the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis, March of Dimes.
Negro News: Qualls-Brown Wedding In Leighton Baptist Church
January 6, 1955
Describes the wedding of Rachel Brown and Ellis Qualls Jr. and also includes other information about happenings in the community, including school news, personal news, and funeral information
Negro News: Church Activities Listed: Notes of Interest In Area
January 13, 1955
Describes specific church activities in the community and also includes other information about happenings in the community, including personal news and funeral information
Negro News: Citizens In Colbert Are Busy On March Of Dimes
January 20, 1955
Describes Black residents in Colbert County working with the March of Dimes in an effort to end polio and includes that they met at Sterling High School to organize workers. Also, contains information about the community, including church news, school news, personal news, and funeral information.
Sharp Fight Is Expected Over Segregation: Senate Gets Set To Take Up Extension Of Draft This Week
June 18, 1950
Discusses President Truman’s efforts to gradually end segregation within the armed forces and the reactions that followed that decision.
30 Negroes Enroll In First Aid Class
August 28, 1950
Provides brief information about a Negro Standard American Red Cross First Aid class conducted in Sheffield.
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.
Segregation Taken Up By U.S. Tribunal: Violation of Constitutional Rights Questions Raised
April 3, 1950
Describes the opposing efforts in regard to segregation and attempts to analyze the legal implications of segregation. Also, contains information about an appeal against segregation from Elmer W. Henderson after he was denied service at a restaurant.
Racial Segregation Cases Pending In U.S. Supreme Court
April 5, 1950
Describes the three civil rights cases that were pending the Supreme Court that were being presented by Heman Marion Sweatt, G.W. McLaurin, and Elmer W. Henderson.
No. 6: ‘Know Your Town’ – Florence Negro Schools Making Splendid Record
May 18, 1950
Describes the segregated schools in the Florence area including Slater and Burrell and the new Handy elementary school.
Segregation In R.R. Dining Cars Outlawed: Supreme Court Says Violates Section Of Act; Vote Unanimous
June 5, 1950
Discusses the banning of legalized segregation by the Supreme Court due to the appeal from Elmer W. Henderson.
Final Blow Against Segregation Seen Negroes’ Aim: Court May Be Reluctant To Take Such Act, Negroes Expected To Seek All-Out Ruling In Future
June 11, 1950
Discusses the belief that the Supreme Court would not address the issue of segregation in an all-encompassing manner and also conveys other ideas about the legality of segregation.