21 Dec 1918
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Newspaper
The Union
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1918
Page
1
A harsh critique condemns teachers for plantation jubilee stunts and white fascination with Negro humiliation. It praises Principal Russell and Principal DeCatur for standing by dignity, while urging protest against methods that foster submission and servility among youth.
Arthur Taylor, described as the assault victim by a policeman, is not related to Hon. William Copeland and is the son of John Taylor, a late prominent city stenographer. Taylor is an adult and active in business circles, with no confirmed kinship to the referenced gentleman.
A reader recalls a Music Hall event where Miss Jennie Porter and Stowe School teachers performed plantation songs. The writer criticizes the program as humiliating to Black people, argues such songs reinforce slavery memory, and calls for integration in schools. The piece condemns segregated schooling and praises mixed-education advances.
A reader argues for freedom of choice in boxing matchups within the law, claiming race should not bar fighters from meeting. The letter questions the concept of a "World's Champion" and suggests open competition.
A letter argues against a racial barrier in determining a world champion, criticizing press agents who stage biased championship bouts. The writer cites college athletes and athletes such as J. B. Taylor, Pollard, and Howard Drew, urging openness and fair competition without color lines.
A reader argues against racial segregation in boxing and recounts history of integrated effort in WWI. He cites the Battle of the Marne under Marshal Joffre, recalls Jack Dempsey’s earlier exhibition with a black fighter, and praises Mae Mae and H. P. B. Alderman Anderson for anti closed shop stands benefiting race relations.
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