Richmond planet. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1883-1938, 1922-03-04
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STUDY ii ] |'|i'.|:| ISSUES
An Open Letter to the College Men of
the South from the University
Commission on Southern
Race Questions.

Tho University Ruce Commission in
Its last letter to the college students of
the South called attention to the fact
that college men are expected to assist
In moulding public opinion and to coop
crate in all sane efforts to bring about
II more tolerant spirit, more generous
sympathy, and larger measure of good
will and understanding between the
best elements of both races.
In this letter the Commission wishc,;
to call attention to the progress made
in the last few years In interracial CO.
operation. Already there are agencies
ut work developing such corporations IN
local communities throughout the
Southern Suites. Noteworthy In this
connection Is tho establishment Of
more than eight hundred county inter-
racial committees in the Southern
States, as a result Of the efforts of the
Commission on Interracal Coopera-
ton, organized in 1919 by representa-.
tive Southern men and women. with
It's headquarters in Atlanta. This Is n
practical method Of putting into sery-
ice the leadership Of both races.
Sane. thoughtful men, who love
truth ana justice. can meet together
and discuss problems involving points
of even strong disagreement and ar
rive ut n common understanding, II;
only they remember to look for tho
next best thing to do rather than at.
tempt 20 determine for all time any set
OF fixed policies or lay down an intlu-
'sive program for the future. The most
fruitful forms OF cooperation have been
round In connection with such vital
community problems rs better sch oo.s,
good roads, more healthful living, and
more satisfactory business relations.
In all these community efforts the
good OF both races Is inseparably in.
volved.
NO fact is moro clearly established
ny history than Tint hatred and force
only complicnte race relations. The al,
ternHtive to this Ia counsel and coopern
tlon among men'of character and Good
VIII. and, above all, 0uf intelligent and
comprehensive knowledge Of the racial
problem. The number Of those who pos
sess specific knowledge upon which 20
base Intelligent thinking and, ultimate
~, wise action is still too small,
There is great need, therefore that
facts now available concerning the nd.
vancement OF the Negro race in educa.
ton. In professional accomplishment,
In economic independence and in char
acter, be studied by thoughtful students
In our colleges. Such facts az are defin.
itely established could we'll be made,
as has already been done in some insti
tutions. the basis OF instruction In
race conditions md relations as a part
or q. regular course in social science
This body Of Information would un.
doubtealy a1lay race antagonism ID
would serve rs a foundation for toler-
ant attitude and intelligent action in
every direction Of fnterracal coopera-
ton.
Slgned:--James J. Doster, Universe
ty OF Alabama; David Y. Thomas, Uni.
versity of Arkansas; James M. Farr
University of Florida; C. J. Heatwol..
University Of Georgia: William l.
kennon. University Of Mississippi: r..
g. Branson, University of North Caro-
lima; Josiah Morse. University Of
South Carolina Chairman; James u
Hoskins. University Of Tennessee; vii
liam S. Sutton, University of Texas:
William r. Smithey, University Of Va.
w. M. Hunley. Va. Military Institute
Secretary; Knoxville, Tenn, January
II, 1922.