This Week in Black History Milestones
Militant Niagara Movement founded by W E B Du Bois in 1905 seeking abolition of racial distinctions. James G Birneys abolitionist Philanthropist wrecked in Cincinnati in 1836. Slavery barred in Northwest Territory by Congress ordinance of 1787. Henry Blair patented corn harvester in 1834. First public black school opened in Philadelphia in 1822. Ida B Wells Barnett born 1862. Congress authorizes use of blacks for military service in 1862.
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Niagara
W.E.B. DuBois
James G. Birney
Abolitions
The
Philanthropist
Cincinnati
Northwest Territory
Henry
Blair
Maryland
Philadelphia
Congress
Fighting Forum letters to editor address Roseland area readers
The South End Review invites community viewpoints for the Fighting Forum column. Letters should include signature and mailing address, though these may be withheld on request. Send to Letters to the Editor, The South End Review, 105 E. 115th St., Chicago, IL 60628.
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East
115Th St
Chicago
Ilinois
Roseland-Pullman
The
South End Review
E. 115Th St
Illinois
Fightin’ Forum
South End
Illinois Real Estate Accord Guides Brokers and Lawyers
The Illinois Real Estate Broker-Lawyer Accord effective 1966 sets do s and don ts for brokers and lawyers in real estate sales. It urges brokers to align seller and buyer on terms, advise consulting lawyers, provide three lawyer referrals, avoid steering fees, and not practice law themselves. Lawyers are to provide required legal documents and advice, while not handling broker commissions or evaluating property value.
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Illinois Real Estate Broker
Illinois Supreme Court
E.R.A
United States of America
Illinois Senate
General Assembly
Readers react to car woes and ERA debate in letters
In a July 11 1974 South End Review letters page readers discuss a defective 1972 Ford Pinto wagon bought May 13 1974 from Burt Rose Ford and poor dealer service. The column also includes praise for Doughnut Day charity, feminist ERA advocacy, and calls for equal rights and fair treatment for women in employment.
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Burt Rose Ford
101St Street
Michigan Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
the People’s Family Newspaper
Charles Liddell
Joseph
Rex” Williams and
Deborah Taylor
Suburban Newspapers of America
National Editorial Association
Illinois Press Association
Ida B. Wells Barnett
Holly Springs
Miss
Walter Winchell
Salvation Army of
Greater Chicago
Salvation Army
Greater
United States
Marie E. Lindenbaum
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