All God's Chillun Got Wings sparks theater storms in America
Review notes from The American Mercury February issue referencing Eugene ONeill's All God's Chillun Got Wings. The planned New York production is described as epoch making in handling race themes, with sketches showing Jim Harris and Ella as mixed race lovers facing denigration, social pressure, and tragedy across years. The excerpt outlines conflict over race, love, ambition, and identity amid changing eras.
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All Gods Chillun Got Wings on Stage Sparks Debate
The review discusses the anticipated stage adaptation All God’s Chillun Got Wings and its potential reaction among white and Black communities. It notes Mary Blair’s brave performance, the artistic intent of O’Neill, and the financial considerations of producers, predicting tensions if cast and interracial marriage are central to the play.
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Jim
Jim Crow
Heaven
Georgia
O’neil
Mary Blair
Art
Stirring Scenes With A Tragic Ending In A Satirical Play
A harsh critique notes the imagined mix of race and ambition in a controversial play. The piece questions the portrayal of Jim Harris and Ea, suggesting the author used weak depictions to avoid inciting white readers. The critic imagines a future interracial union and a renewed civil strife.
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Campaign Voices On racial politics and teapot domes in campaign heat
The piece attacks the campaign as a source of corruption and racial manipulation. It notes Coolidge leading, shifts on Negro voters, and explains white power funds financing the push for offices and continued segregation. The text warns the cycle ends in new Teapot Domes and expanded opportunities for big interests.
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Washington
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Oratory
Seven candidates named for delegates at large
All White lists seven candidates for delegates at large, among them two women, as part of the forthcoming party slate. The announcement highlights gender diversity while naming the slate and emphasizes the field for the statewide delegation.
National Negro Press Association meets in Nashville
The National Negro Press Association gathered in Nashville last week with lively debate and oratory. Attendees included prominent editors from across the United States and the hospitality of Secretary Boyd and the Boyds, as well as Melvin J. Chisum and Jos. D. Bibb. The event featured endorsements of Coolidge for president and signals of election activity for Ben 4 LS maesher.
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National Negro Press Association
Nashville
United States
Royal
Boyd
National Baptist Publishing Board
LS Maesher Éah Press Association
Coolidge
Melvin J. Chisum
Warwick
Jos. D. Bibb
Chicago
A. and I. State Normal College
T. Finley Wilson
The
Elks
Mitchell
Argus
Alternates Named for Colored Voters Delegation
The article notes Fred D. Patterson and Hallie S. Brown named as alternates after a Columbus meeting of colored voters. A five member committee urged naming a colored citizen as delegate at large, but Hoke Donithen declined, saying the matter was settled. The piece praises loyalty and hints voting will proceed with future alternates expanding.
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Fred D. Patterson
Hallie S. Brown
Columbus
Hoke Donithen
Charlie Cottrell
Dr. Cox
Dayton
Rev. Webster
Toledo
W. P. Dabney
Cincinnati
Donithen
Being Misrepresented By The Union News Ad Claims
The Union, in its eighteenth year in this city, declares it is independent Republican though once city pay master. It states it receives courteous postal treatment, has the largest bona fide circulation among colored people, and boasts income that avoids resort to fraudulent solicitation by unscrupulous newspaper men. W P Dabney, Owner and Editor.
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Union
W. P. Dabney
N A A C P Cincinnati Branch to Hold Regional Conference
The Cincinnati Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People plans a regional conference in the city March 1 and 2 with delegates from Ohio Indiana and Kentucky. A mass meeting Sunday March 2 at Zion Baptist church will discuss migration Ku Klux Klan and other topics. Admission is free.
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National Association’ For the’ Advancement of Colored People
Ohio
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Kentucky
Zion Baptist Church
Ninth Near
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S. A. Brown
S. W. Toles
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Wm. Pickens
W. Clinton
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