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The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
"HOW ABOUT A LIGHT, PAL"
BOOK REVIEW

in the South. These pages make it
clear that legislation alone will
never be able TO change the ideas
and folkways Of the South. As DR..
Johnson points out in his conclud-
ing chapter, change in race rela-
tons will come slowly He indi-
Gates that evidence OF such change
can already be seen but that it is
a part Of the economic change which
the South must undergo. The
realization on the part of Southern
ers today that the race problem is
only a part of their difficulties is
the first step toward new order
according to DR.. Johnson.
This review has mentioned only a
few of the subjects treated in
Race Relations and the Race Prob
lem" Each chapter is full of ma
terfai presented by an authority on
his particular subject. Several read
ers interest in the book might have
been increased had some of the
authors chosen 10 be simpler in
their presentation. This, however,
does not decrease the value OF a
book as a source Of authoritative in
formation on the ever pressing Race
problems.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
WE CONSUMERS

In the last ten years of varying degrees OF de-
preston and recession, most Americans have become
conscious of themselves as consumers and have
learned something of consumer-power. We have seen
the rise of many consumer-research organizations
and numerous consumer groups. Hard times, 1t
seems, have taught the majority of US to look for
greater values in our spending 1t has become appar-
ent also that when enough consumers get together
they can WELD important influence and protect them
selves from ruthless exploitation.
In our own group this new tendency has been
reflected in numerous organizations which are advo-
eating that our people spend their money where they
work We have learned that the power of our dollar
goes beyond the immediate purchase of some given
article The crucial periods of unemployment and
poverty with which we are so familiar teach bitter
lessons and as we see ourselves Disseminated against
we then begin to discriminate in the spending of
our hard earned dollars.
Of all the people in America we can least afford
to ignore the effect of consumer-power. Many argue
that we are of no economic Importance because we
cannot point to a mountain of accumulated capital.
Nevertheless we spend over two billion dollars every
year. 1t has been said facetiously and not without
some truthsthat we spend everything we make. We
are learning now that our so-caled wanton spending
can, if properly directed, open up many doors of
economic opportunity The work of our organiza-
tions which are emphasizing the Importance of in
telgent and directed spending should be continued
and their programs extended. Through cooperatives
and the exercise of consumer-power we can go far
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
TO THE POLLS

Next Tuesday will be critical moment in the
history of our city On that day 1t VIII be decided
whether or not we Negroes of Detroit are as we say
we are-ntelligent citizens interested vitally IN the
municipal government under which we live NO can
didae for Mayor can be sure of election Our votes
are important and the candidates know that If we
do vote our votes will go long if not all the way
in determining who shall preside in City Hall for
the next two years.
The Importance of political power cannot be too
often reiterated among minority people However
much political influence may mean to the majority
-proup it means easily twice that much to US. II
large percentage of white voters stay away from
the polls, their general interests may be still well
protected If we Negores, however, should stay
away our present position may be leopardlzed ana
our hopes for the future will be utterly unfounded
The issues in this campaign are very simple. we
have had an administration in the city government
during which the police department ran wild with
unprecedented violence. We have seen the creation
of Housing Commission whose duties require IN
innate knowledge of the sums IN which practlcally
all of US live and yet we are not really represented
In the Welfare Commission and in over half OF the
city departments there are no black faces We VINO
are the victims of prejudice and discrimination have
permitted such condition to exist among those
whom we the people, actually hire.
Such a state of affairs can no longer exist. The
running of the city government is just as much our
business as it is the business of the man who lives
in Crosse Pointe and keeps his millions downtown
The fellow who legally lives out of the city limits
makes his money talk and vote while we who have
put up with misrule sit tight. Every registered
Negro voter in the city should go to the polls and
let the city know that we will not stand for reign
of terror that we are tired of discrimination in en-
poyment, that the slums must be RACED, that there
must be equality on the welfare that we are entitled
to every right and privilege granted the citizens
of this city.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
BY MARY L. BEAsLEY
RUSSELL STREET BAPTIST

AT 9 am. Sunday school stu
dents filed the auditorium. Cen
tered around the National Tenn
perance Observation the lesson was
very interesting. Selections were
given by the Five Soul Stirrers" at
at the II o'cock service at which
Rev G. W. Davis preached from
the subject, What Shall / Do To
Inherit Eternal Life"
Ats pm, the Missionary Society
kefd It's womanis day service.
At 8 pm. an interesting program
was rendered with Rev L. G. Payne
of Canfeld providing the loud
speaker system and featuring Rev.
C. o. Gatewood preaching.
PILGRIM STAFF
The Pilgrim Staff Sunday school
met promptly at 9 pm. last Sunday
morning and discussed a very in
teresting essen on Temperance "
The pastor preached at 8 pm.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
COrinthian Baptist

Sunday morning, October 20 mark
ed the beginning of the revival serv-
ice at the Corinthian Baptist church.
Rev. C. L, Lindsay, who will be
guest speaker for ten consecutive
nights, preached a wonderful SER
mon to a capacity audience from
Solomon sixth chapter, and tenth
verse, the theme OF which was
THE Church"
In his discourse, Rev Lindsay gave
a definition of the word church
He said. That it is spiritual FAM
lily with God" Seven people were
united with the church. Puloit asso-
ciates included Rev. C. Moore, Fa-
Their Richards. Rev. Franklin and
Rev. ]. B. Ford.
An honorary anniversary program
was given honoring Rev. ]. B. Ford.
founder and organizer of the Corin-
THAN Baptist church at p. m. Rev
Williams was guest speaker.
Sunday afternoon, Nov. 5, at p
m. the Pastors Aid club is SPONSOR
ing a program. Many visiting min
listers will appear on program. The
public is invited to attend. The
Michigan Chronicle can be pur-
chased at f727 Common avenue from
James Jackson. Mrs. Willye Maye
Williams. church scribe.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

Detroit
BY WYoLEAN STRONG

The Coronet club met at the home
Of Betty Bland on Owen for its
first meeting this fall. The officers
of the club are as follows; Betty
Bland, president; Mildred Mason,
vice president; Jean johnson, secre-
tary; Gladys House, treasurer. Other
members are Leontine Cole, Burney
Watkins, and Vera Lee Fisher,
Jeanette Bland Cooker is sponsor.
X X X
On Friday night, Oct q. the
Plymouth Sunday school gave a
pre-Halloween party. Among the
many seen were Helen Appling,
Doris Davis, Ursula Buford, Earl
Evans, Iva Jane Shamborger. Zelma
Smith, Edna Van Piper, Harry
Nash, John Coulter, Robert Phillips,
Leonard Hays, Phyllis Patterson,
Joandell Russell, Elmer Russell,
William Hawkins, Otis Hawkins.
Sallie Giles, Phillip Giles, and AL
fred Hickman.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
BY GERTRUDE MARTIN

BY GERTRUDE MARTIN
Race Relations and the Race Prob
lem Ergar T. Thompson,
Editor The Duke University
Press Durham, N. c.
1888 $3.50 1903 PIP.
Race Relations and the Race
Problem" is described on its cover
as "A symposium on a growing ma
tional and international. problem
with special reference to the South"
Its editor, Edgar T. Thompson, is
assistant professor of sociology at
Duke university, and its ten other
contributors are outstanding schol-
ars in the field of race relations.
Each has written a chapter on the
phase of race relations on which
he has specialized. The Introductory
chapter THE Nature OF Race Re-
-iationsA was written by DR.. Robert
E. Park Of Chicago university.
Among the others included are DR..
Rupert Vance of the University Of
North Carolina who is the author
of the chapter on Racial COMPETE
ton for the Land; DR.. Everett
Stonequist of Skidmore college who
contributed Race Mixture and the
Mulatto"; and DR.. Charles S. John
son-of Fisk university who wrote
the closing chapter. Race Rela-
tons and Social Change"
As is usually the case with books
on the race problems much that is
included here is repetition except
for those who are completely ig-
norant OF the mass of literature
which has been written on race re-
lations. However, the importance
Of this particular book is derived
from the variety of approaches
which it presents with surprising
unity. Some chapters suffer un-
necessarily from the weight Of the
sociological term used. One of
these which l remember with a GER
tain vagueness is "A Comparative
oLuuy VI AliltllSdl SdStt W W.
Lloyd Warner and Allison Davis
the first part of which is a verbal
merass. The last part Of the chap
ter tells OF the observations of two
couples, one white and one Negro.
in Southern community and might
have been treated more fully to
bring out the authors point much
more clearly than did their intro
ductory remarks.
The chapters on Negro as Con-
trast Conception, by Lewis c.
Copeland and The Plantation: The
Physical Basis of Traditional Race
Relations" are especially interesting
in showing the background for the
present attitudes toward the Negro
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intentions to
yourselves and resolve at the same
time to carry them out TO the finish.
1t is usually the silent plodder who
accomplishes great things, not the
laxative, loud mouthed, fippant
individual.
MORE ACTION
In home life. community or racial
activities, one gains respect and ad-
miration of others by what one ac-
complishes, not by wearying others
with. constant talk about ones aspi-
ratiors. You will merit and get
help Of others by dint of persever-
ance and courage displayed in your
struggle to attain your ambitions
rather than by Boosting or crying.
Neither self, home, community
nor race can make progress on
ones talk. Talk must be backed up
with actions.
II you are going to better your
mode Of living or renovate your
home, go ahead and do it. If you
intend TO do some type of construc-
tive work in your community. get
busy right now. II you are plan
ming 10 line up with some active
group for the betterment Of your
race don't put it off. start at once
Don't talk about it for the next year
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
Ramon A. Martinez

Ramon A. Martinez
the morals involved.
We are willing TO consider it
seriously in this series Of Africa
Views and Reviews" not because
there is any merit to it as a digni-
fed solution OF the racial problem,
nor even as a probable solution, but
because it constitutes one OF the
fundamental means OF solving a
situation =llke-the- one face=IH
America; and because here Of re-
cent there is even an attempt on
the part of certain Negro leaders Of
the country to adopt it as an or
ganizational program to work upon
and to establish it as new phase
OF organized Negro militancy. But
so far as its having any probability
OF success, there is not even "a
Chinaman's chance" unless as in
the past we are willing 10 let the
white male do all the amalgamat-
ing. Our women, OF course, would
have to be seriously reckoned with,
and consulted, even for such to
take place on a large scale. How
ever, the eyes OF Negro women
have been opened through education
and a higher culture to the point
that they would turn with all the
wrath Of their sex against their
men for even thinking OF such
horrible thing.
There are only two fundamental
solutions to the Negro problem OF
America: ID Amalgamation Of the
two races; or ~ complete separa-
ton OF one race from the other.
There is no three ways out OF this
situation; no, not even two ways
out of it, for only one Of the two
solutions will have TO be adopted
and the other discarded. We are
only concerned in this series with
the possibilities or impossibilities of
amalgamation. We should really
say with the impossibilities, because
the possibilities are out Of the ques-
ton, and that is what we are en-
deavoring to demonstrate in this
series.
To begin with, people have very
erroneous idea Of what is amalga-
nation. The majority Of people
think OF amalgsmation only in
terms Of intermarriage. There is a
wide difference between the two
terms. Intermarriage is one Of the
Incidents of amaigamation, the lat
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
"A F II ICA-
VIEWS and REVIEWS
BY RAMON A. MARTINEZ
Founder Of the Negro Nationalist Movement Originator
Of the Greater Liberia Plan now in Congress
The writer's thoughts do necessarily represent the views
and opinions Of this paper.
By RAMON A. MARITIME

ter term being much more compre-
hensive in its scope and effects than
n.ece intermarriage.
Many people, both white and
black. think that because we fire.
quently see many mulsttoes who are
passing" for white. and many
other mulattoes who. although they
are not passing" still we know
that they could pass if they wanted
to, that the whole race is becoming
so whitewashed until it won't be
very long before all Of us will be
so bleached that there will not be
distinctive Negro in the United
States, The first thing we have to
say about such assumption is that
if it hasn't happened in three hun
dred years. it is not likely to chap
pen in three hundred years more,
nor in one thousand years more at
the rate that black and brown Ne
groes are being born every year in
proportion to mulattoes. The trouble
is that the mulatto, anywhere that
ne situates himself, will attract
much more attention than the
orthodox Negro. If he is in a group
OF brown and black Negroes, his
lightness makes him stand out from
the others; and. if he is in group
of white people, his features or his
hair or something about him that
viii single tIiIn out from the others
So that, anywhere that he stands
he is ION the spot"
According to the figures given
out by a well known Negro organi-
cation of the country, there is an
average of from 10000 to $4,000 Ne
groes who manage to bleach enough
every year to pass" and masque-
rade as whites. On the other hand,
if we take the census figures from
1860 to 1880, we will find that the
Negro population of America in
creases an average OF 100000 year,
which is the margin OF Negro births
over Negro deaths in the last 70
yeas. II from that figure we sub
tract the 10000 to 1900 that man
age to cross over" we still have an
average increase of from SO, 900 to
10000 brown and black Negroes
born every year that can't make
the grade" That is, for every Ne
gro per year that is born white
enough to Gross over" there are
eight or nine born at the same time.
distinctly Negroid in type. At that
rae we will never have amalgama-
ton in America, because it does not
progress at a rate fast enough to
overrun the ever increasing margin
Of blacks and browns. That is the
first obstacle against amalgamation,
and one that we cannot get around
so easily. We will look into others
from now on. .--
Negro history classes, under the
auspices Of the Negro Nationalist
Society, are being conducted per-
sonally' by Atty. Ramon A. Martinez
every Monday night at 8 o'clock,
at the Y.M.C.A.. on Elizabeth near
st. Antoine. The last period of the
evening, II time permits, will be
to round-table discus
sion of current events, including the
present European war and Its pos
sibie effects on the Negro world.
Everybody Is invited. There Is no
charge.
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ance because the elements of self
confidence and courage were under
mined by fear and doubt If we
overcome our difficulties we con-
quer our own weakness and there
by gain two victories at once-the
attainment Of our ambition and the
conquest OF our weaker self. As in
the lives Of individual members Of
our race, so in the activities Of
groups in the race. we find the same
progressive characteristic lacking.
Most Negroes regard every en-
deavor as a mine days wonder
anG support it Enthusiastically for
just that length Of time. After that
it takes the grit and determination
Of few to keep things going We,
the Negro, must launch out fearless
ly toward our goals and allow
nothing to turn us aside until they
are achieved.
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
UG, THO negro
By VIM. L. SHERRlLL
President Airo-Anerean institute and Federatt
Fireside Groups

and then remark to some one, wei
could have done so and so, but
=" There are no butts" that you
cannot remove. The things that you
plan to do need doing, and are not
done because you only talk. Get
into action. Start now, Don't wait
until you have a perfect plan, for
that may never be. Remember that
a poor plan thoroughly worked is
better than a good plan never
worked.
ENDURANCE NEEDED
Once you have put your hand to
a task endure until the end. One OF
the greatest failings of the Negro
is his lack of continuity of purpose
and action. He will start out in
some undertaking with so much
zeal and enthusiasm that one would
think he could achieve his goal in
less than given time.
But follow him and you will OBJ
serve that when he should be striv-
ing hardest-fghting on all fronts,
his interest wanes, and he gives up.
Ask him his reason, and he will re-
tort nonchalantly, "Oh couldn't be
bothered any longer" or something
we.lt wrong" or at can't be done"
This indifferent attitude is ex-
hibited in the actions of Negroes in
all walks of life. We lack stick
to-it-iveness. We do not realize
that it is the plodder that rights
wrongs, surmounts difficulties and
eventually reaches his goal. THE
race is not given to the swift,
neither to the strong, but to him
who endureth until the end"
HARD WAY-SURE WAY
Nothing in this world that is
worth while is easily obtained,
Though it be simply good position,
business, a profession or a lasting
friend-all require that ones char
acter possess stamina, perseverance
and endurance. II these elements
are part of your character, nothing
can stop you-difficulties will dis
appear before you like the morn
ing dew"
The youth who has to. work and
| struggle hard 10 acquire a profess
sion Usually appreciates it, and puts
it to better use than the one whose
parents paid his expenses and
| furnished him with office and all
other things necessary to practice
such profession. The struggles tc
attain our ambition brings out either
the best or the worst in us II We
fail to overcome our difficulties. We
exhibi, a weakness Of character thai
could not stand the test OF endur'
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
Church And Social News

from the subject, "Fortify Yourself"
FUNERAL
The funeral OF Mrs. Lucinda
Moore was held at Russell Street
church, Saturday at pm.
CLUBS
Mrs. Stanestreet, vice president
OF the North End Branch OF the
United Congregational Organiza-
ton gave a get acquainted tea at
her home on Holbrook avenue last
Sunday afternoon. Many were pres
ent and enjoyed pleasant inter-
Jude.
ATLAS POWER CORP.
The Atlas Power Corporation held
spicy meeting last Sunday even
ing at the YWGA. The organiza-
ton is progressing conmendably.
U.C.O.
Henry White, candidate for con-
stable, entertained the Murphy
agents last Friday night at the
UCDo Hall A snsppy program
was rendered.
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Letters To The Editor

we want The majority Of our people
have not benefited from the Read
ing administration. We insist the
masses Of Negro people must be
helped; a greater slum clearance
appropriation is urgently necessary;
better capitalization, etc As for
the unions, I'm sure most OF us
belonging to that democratic body
where there is no racial discrim-
inaton) will give it our vote Of
thanks Labor divided will only
harm us; in unity there is strength
The Wayne County Voters League
with a said up membership Of $4,000
endorsed Reading. Was this a rank
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04

October q, 1888
Editor, Michigan Chronicle:
Dear Sir; After reading Mr.. Boy
kin's article in this weeks Chron-
icle, ard after seeing the large ad-
vertisement inserted in this same
issue supporting our present mayor
can't help but sit down and voice
my disapprOval
We know what Mr.. Reading has
done for the Negro people. We know
the policy he has pursued IN regard
to the police department-the IN
warranted clubbings and arrests
made. The few Jobs he has given
to a haadful Of Negroes is not what
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tons not only
in America, but
anywhere where
the subject hap
pens TO loom
into view and
there are heavy
equities on the
side Of each OF
the races con-
cerned. Here in
A m erica we
have tai k e d
about smalga-
nation at any
price" and with
out regard to
The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1939-11-04
NORTHWEST
Def ROIT

By J. C. BRYANT
VISITING
Elihu McGhee OF Nashville. Tenn,
is visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert
McGhee OF Parkside avenue.
ENTERTAINS
A Halloween party was given at
the Wineman school, October n.
The proceeds from this party sPe
to be used toward helping elothe
children at Christmas time.
CALLED HOME
Mrs. George eileen OF Majestic
avenue was called to the bedside
of his father who is very i'll
RETURNS
Ernest Banks has returned home
after spending lovely vacation in
Florida.
SHOWER
A dainty shower was given Mrs.
Jane Harrison for the little new
conner.
REOPENS
The Allen Christian Endeavor has,
reopened at the Oak Grove A.M.E:.
church. The discussions are very
interesting. All visitors are well
come and old members are urged
to come and be part. Meetingy are
Sunday evenings at $50 pm.
TO SING
The United Four Singers and
many other quartetts Of the Union
are to sponsor program at Mt.
Beulsh Baptist church, Sunday
afternoon, November IL, at J pm.
PASSES
Mrs. Lois Briggs Of Woodside
avenue died at Eloise hospital, Oc-
tober 81, at the age of 20. She was
member of St. Stephens A.M.Ej
church. Mrs. Briggs came 10 DEL,
troit from Coyington. Ga, in 1933.S
A widower, Herbert, four daugh-
tiers and one son are mourning her
7assing. Funeral rites were con-
Quoted Saturday at 2 pm. with Rev. =.
Howell, pastor, affiliating.
IN HOSPITAL
Mrs. Sadie Miller OF Bethlawn
would like her friends to visit her at
the Trinity hospital.
Rev. G. Lewis delivered an in
spring message Sunday morning
from the Messiah Baptist church.
Rev. T. B. Brintley, pastor,
preached a wonderful sermon SUM-
day evening. In his discourse, he
pointed out that Those who lack
patience and faith cannot long cofe-
tinue in the race toward periec--
ton
One new member was received
by the church.
Rev. Bate and H, G. Hall were
visiting during the evening services.
Rev. L. T. Clay is TO be guest
speaker in Wisconsin Sunday even
ing at 3 pm.