The northwestern bulletin-appeal., 1925-02-28
A NEGLECTED DUTY


Frederick Douglass his time often found it necessary to
monsh the for its shortcomings On
than forty when addressing stated
other things that suffered from two
opposite dsparagement the hand
the other The truth of this statement long exper-
ence from close observation and the deduction
ay applicable present conditions as when uttered
by this great Negro.
Marvellous the progress been is not suf
cient for the indulgence of undue praise This rapid
the Negro carried forward by the wheels civilization spite
of himself Thousands of youth assduousy attending
school, Thousands of young graduate each year
from high Schools colleges and the universities With eager will
ngness these young people an effort to play their
part and become self supporting
Racial prejudice evil that exists actual
dton in the life of this cannot be
ovehrown day. deep-seated- Education
and Christianity in time possibly eradicate
mind and the nation from impending chaotic destruction
It's cursed influence felt every when
the door of opportunity peremptoy closed in their
enthusiasm of ambition is cruelty stied and reduced hope
Negro embarks in business venture stalking every dollar
ne has in the world its Motvaed by the auda
of service to the by giving employment
hood and woanhood his doors closed by lack
of patronage The hanger who sought spage the
ure at its beginning filled with the delight of saying 81 told you
so Isn't ridiculous to boast of achievement? As
we have a long ways to travel in the making
Only the foundation is being laid The Negro destined by
God to become mighty and for good but self su
fciency far and not yet within his grasp He still
the essentials that make successfully great
must put end whatever tends destroy obsruc
ongong We do much toward solving problems place
create opportunity Race pride should awaken
duty that is neglected We duty to the fine intelligence
that Is manifested in our young men and to provide
ployment suitable and in keeping with talent
The Negro must mercantile pursuits, wholesale
and RETAIL manufacturing etc. only small percentage the
effort that put forth to create and multitude of
called secret societies. where the only benefit derived
buried with and brass band used in the establishment
OF commercial industry could boast of flour MILL wooen mill
furniture factory shoe factory that would keep the flower
OF our race buy employed in honest and constructive endeavor
the
ationand not single nationally commercial enterprise
outside OF the newspaper In the country We have group
skilled artisans mechanics, etc., unable find en-
poymen account of racial difference The worlds best cigars
are made by skilled black hands, and many instances smoked
by white lips that eena berae people The race
Is factor to consider in the consumption of the commodities
necessary to life, its comforts and it's happiness
Racial prejudice contributes largely the social evil de-
quenc and immortality of the of opportunity
creates lack OF incentive Discouraged youth becomes
meshed In sin and despair Will this apathetic neglect be
mtted to continue as standing Indictment of race?
The potentaes for activities are very inviting
and should arouse immediate action