The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-11-11

students in race songs that have in
spired music lovers the world over.
This institution is supported by the
white race with a white president,
trustees and teachers. Perfect har-
mony is maintained
Wilberforce University at Xexnia,
Ohio, is a product of the African
Methodist Episcopal denomination
conducted by colored men and women
who are doing the race a world of
good. This denomination was led
from the Methodist church more than
century ago by Bishop Allen of
Philadelphia, Pa. The result shows
there was no mistake in his move
ment. -. =. 49, -. 49,,
+ The colored brother is one true
unauthorized American citizen, al
ways loyal to his flag, country and
home.
The first blood that split in the
in the Revolutionary War proved to
be that of colored man whose name
was Crispus Attacks. General
George Washington used them at
Valley Forge. They were with Gen.
eral Jackson and his army at Mex
leo. President Lincoln used them as
soldiers in the War of the Rebellion
and they made good. President Nc
Kinley sent them as regiments into
Cuba and over to the Philippines.
President Wilson sent them in regi-
ments with General Pershing into
France. When Perry reached the
North Pole his only companion was
a colored man. Wherever and when
ever our country is in danger and
call made for volunteers our colored
brother is ready to respond and will
give up his life for his country that
freedom and peace might be main
tanned.
1 made a call for a colored Spirit
ualist conference to be held in the
Universal Spiritualist church Of New
York city, August "a to &c, 1922, in
elusive. This effort did not arouse
very much enthusiasm among the
colored Spiritualists at first, but when
we succeeded in having Rev. Fannie
S. Buckner of Wheeling, w. Va. to
come and with her inspiring lectures
and her wonderful demonstrations of
spirit return, our conference became
a success. If the National Spirit
ualist Association would send duly
accredited colored representatives to
hold these conferences in some of the
large cities in the United States
better understanding would be estab-
lished between both races and this
annoving situation would be eradi-
Gated.
| l bring you greetings of the New
| York Co]ored Spiritualists and me-
diums: they are earnest and ambi-
tious and give freely Of their meager
earnings for the cause of spirit
ualism and are organizing for the
cause to greater extent than ever
before. They are not trying to
crowd out any of the white mediums
or white Spiritualists, but are always
extending their efforts in kindly
manner to assist wherever the oppor-
| tunity offers. It has been said that
there are more than 300 colored
evangelists and preachers for the
Baptist religion in the city of
Greater New York. Our forces have
been small, but we have succeeded in
arousing wonderful interest in
| spiritualism. If we had as manv
mediums as the Baptist Association
has preachers, New York citv would
5ecome one Of the greatest Spirit
ualistic centers Of the world.
would at this time suggest to
the delegates Of this National Spirit
ualist convention that no separation
take place between the races. There
is an established law that LIQUID will
find a level. The colored people bit
terly object to compulsory segrega-
ton but there is racial tendency
for mutual association. There is no
law in the state Of New York to COM
pei colored people to live in a GER
tain section, but they have migrated
into certain localities in large num-
bers until the results have been prac-
tically the same. If this convention
would see fit to place a sufficient sum
of money apart in a fund for the
benefit of such movement it might
be satisfactorily adjusted without
friction or in harmony.
In closing, Mr.. President, we have
perfected confidence in your integrity
and earnestness as a Spiritualist.
We're glad of your broad and un-
biased views in this matter. We feel
that YOUR trip overseas has been
helpful to US as we'll as to your race.
We believe that your viewpoint as
in a measure changed; we believe
that you recognize and measure a
man not from the color of his skin,
but from his spiritual worth as a
man. We know that you are guided
bv clearer insight in this matter
han ever before. You will be GOV
erned and controlled by spirit pow
err that will help you to render a de-
cision in this case. Time with its
unceasing onward movement will
continue and your brow will be
crowned with a halo of brightness
hat will increase in its glow until
this organization shall be no more.
Respectfully submitted,
Rev. John r. White, Chairman, New
York City.
Rev: Fannie S. Buckner, Wheeling,
w. Va.
Mrs. Addie Brisco Hall, Chicago, Ill.