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Editorial
July 1, 1951
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Editorial endorses NAACP's Atlanta resolution protesting Amos and Andy and Beulah TV shows for derogatory stereotypes of Negroes and minorities, warning of harm to racial relations and goodwill.
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Amos And Andy Repudiated
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in its annual meeting in Atlanta Thursday, approved a resolution protesting the new Amos and Andy television program, premiered on WAGA-TV last Thursday night.
The new show and the older "Beulah" show, said the NAACP, "depict the Negro and other minority groups in a stereotyped derogatory manner."
We share the opinion expressed by the Association. A race or a group can be lynched by ideas and propaganda just as surely as by physical means. The Association feels that irreparable harm can be done to the cause of Negroes by portraying them as "inferior, lazy, dumb and dishonest."
That, of course, is far from the truth. Everywhere today, the world recognizes and respects the Negro as an average citizen along with all other citizens. In a sense, he is somewhat above the average because he compares favorably in the matter of education and citizenship, despite the indisputable second-class citizenship background out of which he is thrown into competition. Furthermore, the Amos and Andy sponsors owe something to interracial goodwill and understanding. Acts and programs of this kind create bad racial relations and injure the cause to which all true Americans are committed.
The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, in its annual meeting in Atlanta Thursday, approved a resolution protesting the new Amos and Andy television program, premiered on WAGA-TV last Thursday night.
The new show and the older "Beulah" show, said the NAACP, "depict the Negro and other minority groups in a stereotyped derogatory manner."
We share the opinion expressed by the Association. A race or a group can be lynched by ideas and propaganda just as surely as by physical means. The Association feels that irreparable harm can be done to the cause of Negroes by portraying them as "inferior, lazy, dumb and dishonest."
That, of course, is far from the truth. Everywhere today, the world recognizes and respects the Negro as an average citizen along with all other citizens. In a sense, he is somewhat above the average because he compares favorably in the matter of education and citizenship, despite the indisputable second-class citizenship background out of which he is thrown into competition. Furthermore, the Amos and Andy sponsors owe something to interracial goodwill and understanding. Acts and programs of this kind create bad racial relations and injure the cause to which all true Americans are committed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Naacp Resolution
Amos And Andy
Racial Stereotypes
Television Program
Interracial Goodwill
What entities or persons were involved?
Naacp
Amos And Andy
Beulah
Waga Tv
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Naacp Protest Against Amos And Andy Tv Stereotypes
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Naacp, Anti Stereotypical Depictions
Key Figures
Naacp
Amos And Andy
Beulah
Waga Tv
Key Arguments
New Amos And Andy And Beulah Shows Depict Negro And Minority Groups In Stereotyped Derogatory Manner
Such Portrayals Can Lynch A Race By Ideas And Propaganda As Surely As Physical Means
Irreparable Harm To Negroes By Showing Them As Inferior, Lazy, Dumb, Dishonest
Negroes Are Recognized As Average Or Above Average Citizens Despite Second Class Background
Sponsors Owe To Interracial Goodwill; Such Programs Create Bad Racial Relations