The Michigan chronicle. [volume] (Detroit, Mich.) 1936-current, 1942-02-14

JAMS WELDON JOHNSON Poet s'ote,ma"-td'
sator us7l-Io3sl y Men of all natonalities mourn
the death OF lame, Weldon Johnson who was uag
ieally killed in az automobile accident on SUNDAY
Iune 70. 1888 Was Professor of Creative Litera
from 1890 until his death. Executive Seore
tary of the N.A.A.C,P. Popular lecturer. He
born in jacksonville, Florida. Graduated
from Atlanta University in 1894, received the LID
Degree from Ialladega College in 1917, and also from
Howard University in 1923
cRIsPUs ArrUcKs Ne Kinded tho sPork rho' eoV'so
the American Revolution -CrNpus AttuokS, Negro
first man TO die tor the cause OF American liberty
Was born in Framingham, MaSsaehusetts, in "
During the famous Boston Massacre a bullet from
the gun of British soldier killed CrisPus Auucks in
uantly And this bullet was the hrN shot which
later led to the Revolutionary War.
HIRAM RIvTls-FIru Negro Senator Of the Unlted
Stote,-ns77-ieoi,-Ftom humble Pareutage and sur
roundines TO one of the highest positions in the land.
Hiram Revels made outstanding record tor him
self as the first Negro become United States Sen
ator - After many SethackS in trying TO get an
education. he hnall, entered Indiana Quaker Semin'
ary later attended Knox College in GaleShutG lllinoH
and AZ the age of t~epu-hSe he became minister
PLAYED an important part in religious activities OF the
South With the outbreak OF the Civil War, he
formed the colored regiment for service after the
he was made Military Governor OF Nat'heA'. -.
And the following wear elevated the position OF
United States Senator from Mississippi.
soJoUPNIR TRUTH-A Greet H0mo nitorTon wv.
1881 One of the most notable and singular anti
slavery SpcakcrS prior TO the Civil War, slave girl
Isabelle later known as Suiourucr truth-was born
in New York State about the wear 10y. She was
strongly mbued with EvaneeliStio religious doctrines
When the Civil War broke out she went TO Nash
ineton and was one OF the first urge upon President
Lincoln,the armng Of the free Negroes Of the North
for the defense Of the Union. Her last years we're
spent in Battle Greek, Michigan
ttsJ7-i9ool-Paul Lawrence Dunh1rs death cut short
a that would have undoubtedly placed him IN
the ranks of the world truly great poets. This
SenSitive and delicate horn in Dayton, Ohio
During high school days he began to write poetry
which created considerable comment. Dunbar went
TO Washington and earned his living as an elevator
assistant in the Lihrary Of Congress Tie continued
to write. teote and publish his work and gradually
built up a1srge following
RIcHARo 8. HARRsoN-one Of Americas Distinguished
Astors-l so4-I e3Sl-Few PLAYS have made such pro
found impression upon public consciouSness as Green
Pastures" And few elements contributed more to
the power and OF this play than the magnificent
work of Richard b. Harrison. who played the part Of
DE LaWd'. He vas born IN london, Ontario
Canada, the son of fugitive slaves
RICHARD ALMA Great Religious Ieoder-iToo-
is3l-Bor a slave in Philadelphia, Richard Allen
was sold with his whole family planter near Dover,
Delaware. Coming under Christian influence, he
became a minister in so. Was founder Of the
A.ME Church in Philadelphia in 1874, and
dained Deacon in 20.
BENJAMIN BANNEKER- - An Early Ar,erison Asironomsr
-Mothe raiisun tI73l-I 300 This great Negro was
in many respects of the outstanding geniuses of
the 18th century &C.. Born in MARYLAND years before
the American Revolution he attended the elementary
schools . . . Continuing his education he made such
advancement IN science and mathematics that George
Eliot, the famous author. supplied him with books TO
further his studies tie was one of the first all.