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March 15, 1924
The Northwestern Bulletin Appeal
Saint Paul, Minneapolis, Ramsey County, Hennepin County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Commissioner L. R. S. Ferguson intervenes when the principal of Central High School plans to segregate colored graduates at commencement exercises, insisting on racial equality and resolving the issue successfully.
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L. R. S. FERGUSON
SEGREGATION IN HIGH SCHOOL MET A DISAPPROVAL
Commissioner Ferguson Was Called Upon to Break Up Action of C. H. S. Principal.
It's a short story but sweet.
Scene I. Central High School at Commencement time.
Characters: The principal, a few colored and many white graduates, Commissioner Ferguson, in office 24 hours, a group of incensed colored people.
Action: The principal of the high school arranges to segregate the colored graduates at the Commencement Exercises. He is asked to change his mind. He answers: "Why shouldn't I segregate them?" Representatives of the colored graduates call upon the new commissioner and state their case. Commissioner Ferguson replies:
"The teachers in our schools must be thorough Americans, and a thorough American must disregard race, creed and color." He says much more, finishing with these words:
"Teachers of any other type will have to quit."
The commissioner sees the grievance adjusted. There are no more complaints. The principal learns why he SHOULD NOT segregate colored children. Everybody happy.
Commissioner Ferguson is running for re-election.
Is there any sane reason why a colored person would not vote for him?
SEGREGATION IN HIGH SCHOOL MET A DISAPPROVAL
Commissioner Ferguson Was Called Upon to Break Up Action of C. H. S. Principal.
It's a short story but sweet.
Scene I. Central High School at Commencement time.
Characters: The principal, a few colored and many white graduates, Commissioner Ferguson, in office 24 hours, a group of incensed colored people.
Action: The principal of the high school arranges to segregate the colored graduates at the Commencement Exercises. He is asked to change his mind. He answers: "Why shouldn't I segregate them?" Representatives of the colored graduates call upon the new commissioner and state their case. Commissioner Ferguson replies:
"The teachers in our schools must be thorough Americans, and a thorough American must disregard race, creed and color." He says much more, finishing with these words:
"Teachers of any other type will have to quit."
The commissioner sees the grievance adjusted. There are no more complaints. The principal learns why he SHOULD NOT segregate colored children. Everybody happy.
Commissioner Ferguson is running for re-election.
Is there any sane reason why a colored person would not vote for him?
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Segregation
High School Commencement
Racial Equality
Commissioner Intervention
Colored Graduates
What entities or persons were involved?
L. R. S. Ferguson
Commissioner Ferguson
The Principal
Where did it happen?
Central High School
Story Details
Key Persons
L. R. S. Ferguson
Commissioner Ferguson
The Principal
Location
Central High School
Story Details
The principal plans to segregate colored graduates at commencement; representatives appeal to new Commissioner Ferguson, who demands equality and adjusts the grievance, teaching the principal against segregation.