The Appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn. ;) 1889-19??, 1922-04-15
Over One Hundred Present at
Enthusiastic Meeting. Strong
Appeals Made by Presidentof
Local Branch and Other Spea.
kers for Racial Solidarity and
Racial Cooperation.
DR.. WALDO TURNER PREsIDEs
By Chas. M. Tucker.


at the dinner conference of April 10th,
at the Masonic Hall, is an augury Of
success for the Inauguration of the
membership drive which begins April
18th by the Local Branch of the N. A.
A. c. P, the Executive Board of that
organization may we'll feel encour-
aged over the prospects of results.
Never before has so much attention
been directed, not only to the neces->
sity and success of the drive and
civic welfare, but to the fundamental
principles, unity and cooperation of
recognized citizenship.
DR.. Turner Welcomes Guests and
Recommends Program. -a
Seated around tables in the beau
tiful rooms of the Masonic Hall were
representatives Of all organizations,
churches, Sunday schools, members
and friends of the Association. Din
ner, which consisted of some we'll pre-
pared and thoroughly enjoyed pro-
ducts Of. the cuisine, was served at
six o'clock. DR.. Waldo Turner, Chair
man Of the Executive Board, well
coined the representa- ives of the var
ious organizations on behalf of the
Association Board. In his talk atten-
ton was invited to some questions
that were not civic in their scope,
but Of direct consequence for racial
pride; racial loyalty; racial business
and professional application. The
Chairman of the Executive Board
then submitted plan to the repre-
sentatives whereby, if adopted, would
not only obviate the duplication of
efforts, but would become the first
step in unifying and co-ordinating
progressive effort.
DR.. Rypins Urges Solidarity of Race
and Purpose.
Enthusiastically, naively, cogent-
ly and sincerely, the President of the
local branch began his talk. After
having been introduced by the chair
man Of the Executive Board, DIR. Ry-
pins, the President, expressed his de-
light at the large gathering for the
occasion. The speaker also expressed
his deep regret over the non-represen-
tation of the ministry at such sig
nal occasion. The President was high
in his admiration for the Executive
Chairman whom he felt was s'second
to none in power of leadership:
.Ihe Race question is a question
which will be one or generations to
come, until you shall have conquered
1t, through your ambition, aspiration
and ideals, and made Of yourselves an
absolutely free people before the ewes
of the world" The speaker stated
that one Of the first requisites toward
that end was racial Solidarity and
strongly urged for that, taking his
cue from the small attendance to
meeting held to foster civic and nat
lonal advancement. It was through
that the geographical situation here
made or an opportunity of service
for those who are the victims of dailv
austral insults. "The only way you
can express your inclination to be of
material service to your brothers is
through concerted and unified effort
here in st. Paul and through the
N. A. A. C. P" The speaker also
pointed out that our municipal. state
and national welfare must be started
by the colored people themselves for
"who shall solve your problems. nv
GEAR people, but yourselves ?" In
~ - Ivy pA1lo eApIeSSeQ Cne de-
sire that the ministry would more at
tract the young men, and, in doing
SO, would bridge the chasm of enema
bleness which now exists between the
religious teachers. and the young
folk.
Representatives of different organ
lzations were called upon for remarks.
Expressions Of cooperation were adj
vanced and which are expected to
take subsequent tangible form toward
a definite program Of cooperation by
Mr.. Fred D. McCracken, Mr.. Geo. W.
Steward, Mrs. Hattie Sherwood, Mr..
Owen Howell, Mr.. Roy Wilkin, Mr..
Jas. Loomis, Atty. j. Louis Erwin,
Mrs. Trisvan, Mrs. A. B. Harris, Mr..
Geo. w. Wills, Mr.. fowls, Duluth.
Atty: w. T. Francis, Mrs. L. A. Mel
ker, Mr.. George James, Mr.. Williams.
Mrs. Vale. Mr.. A. W. Jordan, Mr..
Geo. W. Holbert, Minneapolis, Mrs.
Geo. Grisson, Mr.. F. B. Simpson.