When was it published?

February 21, 1947 in Greenbelt Cooperator

Story February 21, 1947

Greenbelt Cooperator

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Walter Hager, Rev. Leo Fealey, Mrs. Rowena Whittaker, Rabbi Morris A. Sandhaus, Mrs. Lucille Carpenter, Rev. Eric Braund

Q: What keywords are associated?

Intercultural Forum, National Brotherhood Week, Racial Understanding, Religious Groups, Greenbelt Meeting, Prejudice Discussion

Greenbelt, Prince George's County, Maryland

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More than 300 Greenbelt residents attended an Intercultural Forum at Center School on February 18, emphasizing understanding between racial and religious groups to strengthen democracy. Dr. Walter Hager led discussions on 'Brotherhood in Action' and 'Growing up Without Prejudice,' with speakers from local churches, schools, and Jewish center. A military film 'Don't Be A Sucker' preceded the talks.

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The need to foster understanding between different racial and religious groups, thus strengthening the democratic way of life, was underscored by Greenbelt's church and educational leaders in the Intercultural Forum held in observance of National Brotherhood Week at the Center School on Tuesday, February 18.

More than 300 local residents heard Dr. Walter Hager, president of Wilson Teachers College, lead discussions on the topics of "Brotherhood in Action" and "Growing up Without Prejudice."

The principal speakers were Rev. Leo Fealey, Holy Redeemer Church; Mrs. Rowena Whittaker, principal of North End school; Rabbi Morris A. Sandhaus, Greenbelt Jewish Community Center; Mrs. Lucille Carpenter, guidance director, Greenbelt High School; and Rev. Eric Braund, Community Church.

A former military training film, "Don't Be A Sucker," designed to strengthen the unity of different races and national groups in our army, preceded the discussion.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Moral Virtue Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Intercultural Forum National Brotherhood Week Racial Understanding Religious Groups Greenbelt Meeting Prejudice Discussion

What entities or persons were involved?

Dr. Walter Hager Rev. Leo Fealey Mrs. Rowena Whittaker Rabbi Morris A. Sandhaus Mrs. Lucille Carpenter Rev. Eric Braund

Where did it happen?

Center School, Greenbelt

Story Details

Key Persons

Dr. Walter Hager Rev. Leo Fealey Mrs. Rowena Whittaker Rabbi Morris A. Sandhaus Mrs. Lucille Carpenter Rev. Eric Braund

Location

Center School, Greenbelt

Event Date

Tuesday, February 18

Story Details

Greenbelt church and educational leaders underscored fostering understanding between racial and religious groups at Intercultural Forum for National Brotherhood Week. Over 300 residents heard Dr. Walter Hager lead discussions on 'Brotherhood in Action' and 'Growing up Without Prejudice.' Principal speakers included Rev. Leo Fealey, Mrs. Rowena Whittaker, Rabbi Morris A. Sandhaus, Mrs. Lucille Carpenter, and Rev. Eric Braund. Film 'Don't Be A Sucker' preceded.