Hampton School Protests at State Senate Hearing On Segregation Bill
The February 15 1926 hearing before Virginia Senate General Laws Committee focused on a bill enforcing racial separation in public halls theaters and assemblages. Speakers supported the measure citing alleged teaching of social equality at Hampton Normal School while opponents warned of broader harms. A large audience gathered including educators and civic leaders and petitions from local groups urged the legislature not to pass the bills.
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Hampton Normal School
Hampton
Senate General Laws
Boston
Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry Dock County
Frank Darling
Ferguson
Itt
C. Vernon Spratley
W. 8. Copeland
Newport News Daily Press
Major Hi
Sclater Montague
G. A. Massenburg
Harry H. Holt
John Powell
E. 8. Cox
Copeland
Hampton School
Virginia
Hampton Hall
Ham Normal School
Richmond
General Assembly
Mills
Garrett
James Grege
Greee
R. H. Mackwell
Randolph,Macon College
Dr. Mitchell
the Unity of Richmond
University O Delaware
Medical College
Justice Whitlam
Howard ‘Taft
United States Supreme Court
Hampton Institute
Ernoon
Senate Bi
Legation
Era Assembly
Foreign Mission Board
Southern Baptist Convention
Mi Nnsters
House
Senate
W. T. Johnson
Trapher
Johnson
Richmond Mounts Campaign to Fund University Buildings
A drive in Virginia aims to raise 25000 more from Richmond residents for university construction as dormitory shortages and crowded classrooms strain the campus. The plan, backed by ministers and a Feb 23 launch, seeks broad donations and may see parallel efforts in Norfolk and other cities while workers double as mock football teams to build spirit.
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Virginia
Rethmond
simm@liate
Che Cky
Mae
Richmond
W. J. Clarkent
University
Norfolk
The
Dr. Clark
Clay Steet
Hartshorn
Mise Mar ‘Na Smith
Wisabeth Cobb
Margaret Johnson
J. T. Taylor
DG. Multison
W. J. Clark
T. W. Harvey
W. H. Marth
Jobn Ke. Nixon
O A. L. Lindany
G.B. Hancock
W.T. Johnson
W. Barce
President Appoints Cobb to Municipal Bench
President nominates Cobb to city bench as local notices report, with updates on Church buildings, health improves, and fundraising efforts. Officials and residents including Thacker Archer and C A McKenzie are noted along with church activities at Fifth Street Baptist Church and Hood's Memorial Temple A M B Zion.
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Cobb
G W. Gaines
D. D
Hood's Memorial Temple A
M. B. Zion Church
The Broken-Hearted Mother at Eben Exer Baptist
A play The Broken-Hearted Mother by Rosa Talley will be staged at Eben Exer Baptist Church on Monday February 22 1926 at 8 P M to benefit the Deacons Club. Also revival meetings led by Dr Walker at 1st Street Baptist begin Monday night February 22 1926 with public attendance urged and car routes noted.
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Fifth Street Baptist Church
T. J. King
Mary E Satterfield
S. Nickerson
Rosa Talley
Ebenexer Baptisl
At & P.M
Deacons’ Club
A. OG. Thompson
Mra
Bettis
Mev
Hattie Gray
Mary Peters
Walker
Mt. Zion
Mt Vernon
Sint Ind O
Clay Street
Gist
Brookwood Labor College Debating Team Seeks Meth
Thomas J Dabney a colored Brookwood Labor College student earned second place in a three member tryout and joins a debate against Valdur College on February 24. He also stars in Brookwood Players plays February 22 and March 8 at the Labor Temple in New York. Dabney is chairman of the student forum and a regular Brookwood Review contributor.
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Brookwood Players
Brookwood
Labor Temple
New York
Dabney
Brookwood Review
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Mattie Logan
Wm. Harris
H. Walker
St, Baptist Church
C. A. McKenzie
M. Leigh St
James H. Chiles
W. Leigh St
Roberta Langhorne
Decatur Street
C. B Callahan
Hot Springs
Pythian Balth House
Hot Springs, Ark
U. S. Department of Agriculture
William Harris
W. J. Johnsop’ Sons
Sharon Baptist Church
J. M. Dickey
Josue
S.C Burrell
William Harrie Fuster
New York City
St.Paul Baptist Church
Logan E
Lulu Hughes
West Clay Street
BROOK
Wood Labor College
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