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Newspaper
Petal Paper
Location
Petal, Mississippi, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1963
Page
4
A controversial prayer endorsing racial segregation within white congregations circulates, urging God to bless segregated churches, prohibit Black attendance, and condemn vocal ministers while praising the white church’s “God given rights.” The text discusses purging agitators and preserving a segregated life.
A collection of letters from Mississippi residents criticizes racial segregation and the murder of Medgar Evers. The writers accuse state leaders, the church, and the government of maintaining white supremacy, while praising courage shown by Black Mississippians like Evers and urging reflection and reform.
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