The Dallas express. [volume] (Dallas, Tex.) 1893-1970, 1921-08-20
THE MIRROR
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PUBLIC OPINION
STATEMENT AND RECOMMENDATIONS ON THE PRESENT RACIAL
CRISIS.

The recent conflicts
the Churches Christ their responsibility
cable and fair adjustment relations in America.
In the fellowship Federal Council of the Christ
America speak
ing therefore
conscience of both The situation challenge the
churches
look all entitled footing of equality opportunity This
economic
Negro thus good will between the Beyond all
situation confession Christian
standard brotherhood
taught by Christ
In adjustment country not
justify be-
opinion the
of government United the
full settlement therefore of relations
will influence the settlement Of relations in
parts of
frankly dangerous iaterraca sit
problems growing out of the
clearly to be nationwide and the
the basis national responsible
E The migration of thousands OF Negroes 10 the Noh w
and the persistence of the anarchy
lynch-law mperl our democracy
principles the brotherhood % Christ can pre-
will The Church must offer the ideals
program this crisis The Church must meet its
obligation leadership Will pass not only 10 secular agencies ~
socialstic destructive of civilization
confess Church its ministry related to the wei
fare of the Negro has been too little inspired by the fundamental principles
Communities that have expressed horror over
unmoved and silent beaten
hanged and also burned by the mob
The Negro has
to the church for leadership
which for fifty years has record almost unmatched service the du
cation and beterment the will
her brhrht of not this
sense responsibility and full measure of service for justice and
goodwill To this end therefore the Church. ministry
membership
A Constructive for justin Relations
The government local. state mparay
antee all classes security life
cowd naot When life and property uthessy TAKEN when
men and lynched
law and order ampled under foot We call
and all good people to create public sentiment that will
legislation for the enforcement of existing
pursuit of happiness be equally
The Negro should opportunity
and hold pay
work. and with working large
numbers of Negroes into various industries emphasizes
immediate amicable adjustment of relations with white
ow-workers
We call upon and sanctit
of the home
sent Of Negro leaders in program of education chranizao
sucn as tends TO prevent crimes that provoke mob violence The
the Negro should receive protection
that of other Americans the
In every possible way Swift and impartial action of the law
should strike the voator of the sany
We recognize fundamental efficiency society
that ADEQUATE aon provisions be made available for Negro citizens
We strongly endorse the plea of the
commodaions for equal charges.
educational facilities for Negro children and youth b
be provided not only national obligation necessity
national welfare We urgency the Negro lbs
full share of local and national fund
Qualifications for franchise administered irrespective of
race creed or color -
closer cooperation between the promoted by or
sanizng local committees Coored pope in towns nd
e consideration of nerracial welfare possible ages
DC ENLISTED In fostering spirit of justice goodwill
the relationship of recommend that the Cover
nor each state appoint standing study of the
Underlying rage friction with view to their
gess be requested through investigate the
and threatening nterraca situation nation
~ anons and cooperation furnish the only of
race adjustment in democracy The the failure to
man The basis of distress
and hath
the only basis for amcabe and for
nanent racial talk
propose democratic the
OF the weak and
peace ana goodwill abroad let the
FRANK MASON NORTH,
President the Federal Council the Churches
ALBERT G. LAWSON,
Chairman Administrative
Chairman of the on Negro Churches
CHARLES s. MCFARLAND, General Secretary
Council Federal Council of Churches
stern Advocate
TEST OF FAITH.