The Miami times. [volume] (Miami, Fla.) 1923-current, 1957-10-26

the Advancement of Colored
People has always been an or
ganization that has been viewed
with alarm, hatred and fear by
some people. An organization such
as the NAACP, standing as 1t does
for certain principles and having
specific aims and objects, will,
/ admit, have its quota of enc
mics. But is is always well to
know in evaluating any organi-
ton, what its aims are in rela-
ton to other people; and whether
the basic thinking of this organ
zaticn is sound and democratic.
Organizations can find them
selves involved in serious situa-
tions, especially with the better
menteof minority group as their
specific object this can be very
controversial, and occasionally
dangerous. Such is the case with
the NAACP.
To politicians and state Off
Gals like Governor Faubus of
Arkensas, Charley Johns of Fla.
Griffin of Georgia or Coleman of
Mississippi. the NAACP is a red
herring to use in r-olitical bonn
bast or demo goguery. To many
uninformed Deco South citizens.
the NAACp is communistic and
ready TO throw over the govern
ment and break down all exist
ing laws and statutes. To the
segregationist, the NAACP is a
threat to the stetus quo. an ex-
tremist organization battering at
the very structure of the South
ern way Of life.
What then. does this organiza-
ton really stand for? What are
its aims and objects? We can get
a reilly penetrating look at the
NAACP bv reviewing a few Of
the resolutions passed at the 48th
annual conference in Detroit last
June.
1--WE of the NAACp do AGAIN
affirm our dedication to the DEM
ocratie way OF life and our de-
termination to gain for the mill
lions Of colored people all the
rights and privileges constitution
ally guaranteed them as an in
tegral part OF our democratic So
ciety. In pursuit of this goal, we
will use the courts of justice, the
legislative chambers, and appeals
to the public conscience.
"As always, we ask for Negroes,
and for other minorities, only that
to which they are morally, legally
and nationally entitled. To ask
more would be to demand special
privilege. To accept less would
be to deny the brotherhood Of
mankind. We believe quite liter
ally that all men are created
equal in their human rights. We
reject anv society in which some
persons by reason Of their color
or class, their race or religion.
their origin or ancestry, enjov
special rights and privileges. Such
a society Is not only anti-demo-
cratic, II Is also a negation Of the
Judaeo-C Christian concept Of the
oneness OF humanity.
Recognizing the inequalities In
status which do In fact exist, we
are prepared to seek their elimi-
nation through any peaceful and
honorable means. We are willing
to work out the necessary adj
justments in conferences with
those who, through fear or lack
OF understanding, still cling to OBJ
solete patterns OF race relations.
We will continue to seek enact
ment Of laws TO strengthen our
democratic faith. We will utilize
the courts whenever necessary,
and we will strive to reach the
great American public with our
message through a Crogram OF
education.
'In our approach to our tasks
we will be reasonable and calm
but we will not compromise on
principle or deviate from our goal.
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