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August 25, 1946
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
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Dr. D. V. Jemison, National Baptist Convention president, endorses the Southern Youth Legislature in Columbia, S.C., October 18-20, urging church support for the Southern Negro Youth Congress's fight for racial equality and rights.
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Jemison Hails Youth Conf.
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—In a statement to churchmen of all denominations, Dr. D. V. Jemison, President of the National Baptist Convention, Inc., called for support for the Southern Youth Legislature, meeting in Columbia, S.C. October 18, 19 and 20 at the call of the Southern Negro Youth Congress. Dr. Jemison, who is a member of the Advisory Board of the SNYC, released the following message of endorsement of the Youth Legislature:
"I am happy to sponsor the Southern Youth Legislature because the Southern Negro Youth Congress which is convening believes in fair play to everyone regardless of race, creed or color because the Bible that God is interested in no particular race because of skin but that he is interested in the human race, and believing the young people of the SNYC have the God-given courage to fight for the coming rights as promised by the prophets of a Heaven on earth."
At this great assembly the young generation will demonstrate their faith in the future. They will declare their right to live free from the terror of the mob, their right to vote and to work and to be free men and women. It is God's will that they shall speak and that the mighty shall hear their voices.
"I urge the church to cooperate with the SNYC whose national office is in Birmingham, Alabama in supporting this Youth Legislature by sending our best young people as delegates to Columbia, S.C., October 18, 19 and 20."
BIRMINGHAM, Ala.—In a statement to churchmen of all denominations, Dr. D. V. Jemison, President of the National Baptist Convention, Inc., called for support for the Southern Youth Legislature, meeting in Columbia, S.C. October 18, 19 and 20 at the call of the Southern Negro Youth Congress. Dr. Jemison, who is a member of the Advisory Board of the SNYC, released the following message of endorsement of the Youth Legislature:
"I am happy to sponsor the Southern Youth Legislature because the Southern Negro Youth Congress which is convening believes in fair play to everyone regardless of race, creed or color because the Bible that God is interested in no particular race because of skin but that he is interested in the human race, and believing the young people of the SNYC have the God-given courage to fight for the coming rights as promised by the prophets of a Heaven on earth."
At this great assembly the young generation will demonstrate their faith in the future. They will declare their right to live free from the terror of the mob, their right to vote and to work and to be free men and women. It is God's will that they shall speak and that the mighty shall hear their voices.
"I urge the church to cooperate with the SNYC whose national office is in Birmingham, Alabama in supporting this Youth Legislature by sending our best young people as delegates to Columbia, S.C., October 18, 19 and 20."
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Youth Legislature
Civil Rights
Baptist Endorsement
Southern Negro Youth Congress
Church Support
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. D. V. Jemison
Southern Negro Youth Congress
Where did it happen?
Birmingham, Ala.; Columbia, S.C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. D. V. Jemison
Southern Negro Youth Congress
Location
Birmingham, Ala.; Columbia, S.C.
Event Date
October 18, 19 And 20
Story Details
Dr. D. V. Jemison, President of the National Baptist Convention, endorses the Southern Youth Legislature organized by the Southern Negro Youth Congress, calling for church support and youth participation to fight for civil rights including freedom from mob terror, voting, work, and equality.