The Omaha guide., 1947-02-08

BEHAVIOR
-BY-
CAPT. EARLE C0N0vER
BROTHERHOOD N

BROTHERHOOD MONTH
Brotherhood Month is observed by many groups throughout
the Nation each year in February. Coevring the birthdays Of our
Counrys two greatest heroes, a twofold emphasis comes from those
people particularly interested in interracal and in terfath endeav-
ors to combat those twin enemies; Prejudire and Bigotry.
NATL NEGRO HISTORY WEEK
National Negro History Week is to be marked on February
o-l6l The period for this could not have been more appropriately
chosen than the week Of the birthday of Abraham Lincoln, the Great
Emancipation: Innumerable conferences, in stiutes, panel discus
sions and lectures have been arranged by idealsic leaders and
friends Of both races.
Among The better known associations which are helping to
pubicize the period itself, as well as the badly needed facts and fig
ues in the thrilling story of the Negro Americans are the National
Negro Congress, the Urban League, the National Association for the
Advancement Of Colored People NAACP)
RACE RELATIONS DAY
Race Relations Day, now ~ceelbroting its 18th anniversary,
will be observed on February 9th. Its theme this year is the
thought provoking question, why Not Try Brotherhood" The
implication for many otherwise good citizens is a worthy one, that
we ire simply not sufficiently trying it. Qsk those who know.
WclLarranged and complete programs for divine services,
discussion groups, etc, in churches and schools, as well as for other
types Of groups, both young and old, may be procured by writing to
the eDpt. of Race Relations, 297 Fourth Avenue, New York 10, !.
A leahet of information for speakers covers pertinent facts about the
North American Indians, Negro Americans, Spanishspeaking peo-
pies in the Y. S. and Japanese Americans.
BROTHERHOOD WEEK
American Brotherhood Keek will be observed February 1923.
1t is sponsored regularly by the National Conference Of Christians
and Jews, which works locally in many places as the Round
Table,. The theme for 1917, as suggested in President Trumans
letter Of endorsement and acceptance as the Honorary National
Chairman, is "BROTHERHOOD-BELIEVE 1T, LIVE 1T. SUP
PORT IT.. The Honorable John G. Winant, former Ambassador
to England, is now serving IS the National Chairman. He is sup
ported by many Acknowledgements figures. Il
Suggestions for a program Of any kind may be secured by
writing to anyone of the 60 regional offices scattered throughout
the Nation, or directly to the national Headquarters at 38l Fourth
Avenue, New oYrk 16, N. Y.
HOY ABOUT YOURSELF?
George Washington, whose birthday is encircled by Brother
bod Week, spoke about Harmony and Goodwill towards mcn----
the basis Of every political establishment. The over all purpose Of
the commemoration is to get folks to start thinking, to analyze their
own minds and hearts for any hidden p~rejudices to see if they are
real-and iustifiable!-and then to commit themselves to a brother
y way of life giving due respect to the rights and dignities Of others
ers, irrespective of their mode Of worship, their color Of skin, their
place Of birth or their class in society.
A GOOD SYMBOL
One of the betterknown symbols for the American Brother
thood Tor N. c. C. j. is that of the three overlapping circles which
represent the three major faiths in America, the Protestant, the Cath
olic, and the Jewish.~ Around the border are the words:
Mutual Responsibility in Areas Of Common Concern.
DIN THE GANG
Why not join the gang in these Nationwide celebrations?
Why not pass along the suggestion for such a proffered program in
your own club or society? Why not write today for literature, and
then have someone chosen in your own group as a representative, a
real friend Of Brotherhood and Democracy, both for yourselves and
for your childrens children? One such little act on your part
might have untold blessings.