Minneapolis spokesman. [volume] (Minneapolis, Minn.) 1934-2000, 1952-12-19
We Could Show The World

Asia which has been the Of tremendous unrest Ia
fast being joined the international tension scOrboard by
Africa sometimes referred the DARK Continent
Morocco erups anger against French rule the
Nationalist elements in TunSa seek 10 petition the UN to in
terfero with continuance Of the French procctoate.
There Is unrest In Kenya the British Crown colony or
proteora has been reported in this paper HS well as the
nations daily press
South Africa with It's reprcsivc Maan government may
easily furnish the finder for continent wide uprising which
would certainly be the signal for the eruption of World
War Of gigantic proportions.
Our United States of America which Is still the hope of
peaceful world stands today, indicative, in taking firm
position the African crisis America cannot well say 10 south
Africa even in the UN, congregation aud discrimination
Of not right and will world trouble be-
South Africa reply with TRUTH "f you consider
segregation inhuman and not right why does America con
done il within It's cOnncsi" Our own position Is not
tonAbc therefore great prestige and
wealth the side of morality and right
In the matter of of territorial possessions (co
oneS) the IT, IL in infinitely better position to advise,
yes mporo allies proceed with fairness and de-
conoy meet the self aspirations Of the colonies
and proteeoraes We base appeal the mutual self
interests Of the democaces and the present ncrna
tona situation.
Our strength in this particular area our fine
of the few territories have had and al
mrabe understanding and consideration for the aspirations
for government Of such colonies On this record
is good aud have nothing for which to be ashamed
Yet have TO be careful IN criticism of western
Russia which would like nothing better than the
bloc broken to pieces by internal sQuNbblCs,
Tho United States would be in an cnvabe position to of
fer the troubled world leadership III the settling Of these
sing problems Africa II II had proceeded rcaousy since
1865 make for every the equality of opportunity
which its founding fathers sought to bequCah What strong
position would DO In the world from frightlu
white black white yellow Tor which
bound.
In this determination of the future international course
the American Negro has part to play for his future in
cxtrcoby tied up with the United States whether that future
DO bad good We rcgiousy contend for class
citizenship the end discrimination and segregation based
race that will be clcauScd " the blight Of the
white suprcmacst and able take its place at the world
council tables and without point up right
for human equality and peace
The simple fact that nations well individuals
known by their words alone but by their deeds ought
have by this reached national There
indications that il has but such realization be nipple
mcntcd American white brothers Of the majority
be need get house order
land may truly be the land Of freedom, admired respected
and trusted by the other nations and than that the
crpvcgcd and prosecuted people of the world Most these
people found in Asia and Africa
When do house in order will be able to
up right and justice In the councils Of the UN with
fear trembling and ndccison because will be able
say truthully America believes that all were created
equal and endowed with unanahlc rights life liberty and
the pursuit of happiness
This DO oft repeated tirCSOmc theme but
world events the trouble Asia and Africa ought
every American citizen the danger which this nation the
prosperous the world faces have through
another World War The responsibility for future course
be ntrusted to leaders but the rank and file of
citizens must keep well informed that they guide the
decisions representatives the councils OF nations
Each Of has role play, We also every day
life live so and act that democracy will be living vi
brant example Of brotherhood which will be worthy example
for other nations TO emulate