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Editorial
July 16, 1955
The Guardian
Boston, Suffolk County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Judge Hubert T. Delaney discusses advances in school desegregation in various U.S. cities and states, notes reduced resistance in the South, highlights a Virginia court ruling voiding segregated school bonds, urges vigilance against opponents like Byrnes and Thurmond, and argues integration is essential for America's global image. Delivered at Bard College, New York.
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Desegregation Progress
By Judge Hubert T. Delaney
In address at Bard College, New York
No one can deny that there has been progress towards integration in sections that formerly had segregated schools. Integration in Baltimore and Washington and in certain cities of Kentucky, Oklahoma and New Mexico is now an accomplished fact.
It is encouraging to note that there is less resistance to integration than expected in Texas and Louisiana.
Another gain is a decision of the Virginia Judge who declared that school bonds formerly floated for segregated schools are void. This action will accomplish the same results that are hoped for in South Carolina, Georgia, and Mississippi - to wit: that the schools will be closed to both white and colored students.
This is a gain. These states cannot for long resist the public pressure of condemnation that will be heaped upon their heads for denying education to the children of their states. In fact, if the Federal Government were to deny school aid to states which practice segregation- although the immediate effect might be the cessation of schools for both colored and white - the Southern whites would not long stand for being deprived of free public schools.
Having won the battle for integration in the decisions at May 17, 1954 and May 30, 1955, unless we are careful and on our guard we will lose the fruits of victory.
Byrnes does not want us to win the fruits of victory. Talmadge does not want us to win the fruits of victory. Byrd does not want us to win the fruits of victory. Shivers does not want us to win the fruits of victory. J. Strom Thurmond does not want us to win the fruits of victory.
But we will win the victory because America must win this victory in order to convince the peoples of the world whose confidence she now seeks.
By Judge Hubert T. Delaney
In address at Bard College, New York
No one can deny that there has been progress towards integration in sections that formerly had segregated schools. Integration in Baltimore and Washington and in certain cities of Kentucky, Oklahoma and New Mexico is now an accomplished fact.
It is encouraging to note that there is less resistance to integration than expected in Texas and Louisiana.
Another gain is a decision of the Virginia Judge who declared that school bonds formerly floated for segregated schools are void. This action will accomplish the same results that are hoped for in South Carolina, Georgia, and Mississippi - to wit: that the schools will be closed to both white and colored students.
This is a gain. These states cannot for long resist the public pressure of condemnation that will be heaped upon their heads for denying education to the children of their states. In fact, if the Federal Government were to deny school aid to states which practice segregation- although the immediate effect might be the cessation of schools for both colored and white - the Southern whites would not long stand for being deprived of free public schools.
Having won the battle for integration in the decisions at May 17, 1954 and May 30, 1955, unless we are careful and on our guard we will lose the fruits of victory.
Byrnes does not want us to win the fruits of victory. Talmadge does not want us to win the fruits of victory. Byrd does not want us to win the fruits of victory. Shivers does not want us to win the fruits of victory. J. Strom Thurmond does not want us to win the fruits of victory.
But we will win the victory because America must win this victory in order to convince the peoples of the world whose confidence she now seeks.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Education
What keywords are associated?
Desegregation Progress
School Integration
Southern Resistance
Supreme Court Decisions
Racial Equality
Federal Aid
Public Schools
Civil Rights
What entities or persons were involved?
Judge Hubert T. Delaney
Byrnes
Talmadge
Byrd
Shivers
J. Strom Thurmond
Baltimore
Washington
Kentucky
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Progress Towards School Desegregation
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Integration With Call For Vigilance
Key Figures
Judge Hubert T. Delaney
Byrnes
Talmadge
Byrd
Shivers
J. Strom Thurmond
Baltimore
Washington
Kentucky
Oklahoma
New Mexico
Texas
Louisiana
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi
Key Arguments
Progress In Integration In Baltimore, Washington, And Cities In Kentucky, Oklahoma, New Mexico.
Less Resistance Than Expected In Texas And Louisiana.
Virginia Judge Voids School Bonds For Segregated Schools, Leading To Potential School Closures.
Southern States Cannot Resist Public Condemnation For Denying Education.
Federal Denial Of School Aid Could Force End To Segregation.
Victory In 1954 And 1955 Supreme Court Decisions Must Be Protected.
Opponents Like Byrnes, Talmadge, Byrd, Shivers, And Thurmond Resist Integration.
America Must Achieve Integration To Gain World Confidence.