Thank you for visiting SNEWPapers!
Sign up free
Editorial
March 18, 1962
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Editorial by William A. Fowlkes praises Georgia Attorney General Eugene Cook's warning to youth that one cannot be ignorant and free, applying it to all Georgia youth including Negro youth despite Cook's past opposition to minorities, urging education to escape ignorance's curse.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
SEEING and SAYING
By WILLIAM A. FOWLKES
Managing Editor, Atlanta Daily World
Never Was . . . Never Will Be
SOMETIMES GEMS fall from strange places, and one should ever be watchful to pick them up.
Georgia's Attorney General Eugene Cook was quoted last week as warning a joint session of the State Youth Legislature that people who expect to be ignorant and free expect what never was and never will be.
Although Mr. Cook was addressing an assemblage of all-white youth from the hills and dales of Georgia, his message and the full import of it must be taken for all Georgia boys and girls and by them.
IT IS STILL distressing to meet youth who speak the language of their native land poorly, and who cannot communicate intelligently on the passing times, because of illiteracy and ignorance.
Whether or not their continuing affliction be because of design of section, family condition and background, joblessness, shiftlessness, or any other cause, they and their people would do well to turn an ear to meaningful warnings, regardless of the source.
They cannot be both ignorant and free!
NOW, BROTHER COOK has not always been known to give out such gloriously inspiring advice, because-as he said, he has been in politics for 30 years. During that time, much water has passed under the dam, a considerable amount of Georgia Statehouse maneuvering opposed to minority ambition in the State.
And, although this warning to Negro youth comes by indirection, since they are not a part of the Assembly which convened last week, I hope they heed it. I also pray they continue to reach way down into the "sticks" of the state and raise up their kind to a new level of opportunity and performance.
IGNORANCE is the worst curse of mankind! Continuing with it, any race of people can keep itself in servitude and disadvantage.
By WILLIAM A. FOWLKES
Managing Editor, Atlanta Daily World
Never Was . . . Never Will Be
SOMETIMES GEMS fall from strange places, and one should ever be watchful to pick them up.
Georgia's Attorney General Eugene Cook was quoted last week as warning a joint session of the State Youth Legislature that people who expect to be ignorant and free expect what never was and never will be.
Although Mr. Cook was addressing an assemblage of all-white youth from the hills and dales of Georgia, his message and the full import of it must be taken for all Georgia boys and girls and by them.
IT IS STILL distressing to meet youth who speak the language of their native land poorly, and who cannot communicate intelligently on the passing times, because of illiteracy and ignorance.
Whether or not their continuing affliction be because of design of section, family condition and background, joblessness, shiftlessness, or any other cause, they and their people would do well to turn an ear to meaningful warnings, regardless of the source.
They cannot be both ignorant and free!
NOW, BROTHER COOK has not always been known to give out such gloriously inspiring advice, because-as he said, he has been in politics for 30 years. During that time, much water has passed under the dam, a considerable amount of Georgia Statehouse maneuvering opposed to minority ambition in the State.
And, although this warning to Negro youth comes by indirection, since they are not a part of the Assembly which convened last week, I hope they heed it. I also pray they continue to reach way down into the "sticks" of the state and raise up their kind to a new level of opportunity and performance.
IGNORANCE is the worst curse of mankind! Continuing with it, any race of people can keep itself in servitude and disadvantage.
What sub-type of article is it?
Education
Moral Or Religious
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Ignorance
Freedom
Education
Youth
Georgia
Eugene Cook
Negro Youth
Illiteracy
What entities or persons were involved?
Eugene Cook
William A. Fowlkes
Georgia Youth
Negro Youth
State Youth Legislature
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Warning Against Ignorance For Freedom
Stance / Tone
Urging Education And Heeding Warnings Against Ignorance
Key Figures
Eugene Cook
William A. Fowlkes
Georgia Youth
Negro Youth
State Youth Legislature
Key Arguments
People Who Expect To Be Ignorant And Free Expect What Never Was And Never Will Be.
Message Applies To All Georgia Boys And Girls, Including Negro Youth.
Distressing To Encounter Illiterate And Ignorant Youth Unable To Communicate Intelligently.
Youth Should Heed Warnings Against Ignorance Regardless Of Source Or Causes Like Family Background Or Joblessness.
Eugene Cook's Political History Includes Opposition To Minority Ambitions, But This Advice Is Inspiring.
Negro Youth Should Heed The Warning And Raise Up Others To New Opportunities.
Ignorance Is The Worst Curse, Leading Any Race To Servitude And Disadvantage.