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March 29, 1930
Richmond Planet
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Langston Hughes returns to New York after a successful trip to Cuba, facilitated by NAACP intervention that debunked false claims of a Cuban color bar against Negro tourists. Ward Line assures no discriminatory policy.
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LANGSTON HUGHES RETURNS FROM CUBA
N. A. A. C. P. CLEARED UP COLOR BAR
New York, March 14,-Langston Hughes, colored poet, to whom the Ward Line declined to sell a passage to Cuba, on the grounds that Negro tourists were discouraged by the Cuban government, and who sailed on a Cunard Line steamship, visited the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on his return to New York this week, and he had enjoyed a most cordial reception, being the guest of honor at notable receptions and obtaining passage for Cuba, and the part taken by the N. A. A. C. P. in questioning the Cuban government about its alleged bar against Negro visitors, were the subject of a long article in one of the leading Cuban daily newspapers, Diario de la Marina of March 5.
Meanwhile, William C. Campbell, general passenger agent of the Ward Line, called at the National Offices of the N. A. A. C. P., 69 Fifth Avenue, and gave assurance which he confirmed by letter today, that the refusal to sell passage to colored travellers, of intimation from Cuban officials that colored tourists and visitors would not be permitted to land. The direct statement from the Cuban government obtained by the N. A. A. C. P., which denied this color bar, was the first official utterance anyone had found it possible to obtain, said Mr. Campbell. This official statement from Dr. Miguel A. Campa, under secretary of state for Cuba in a cablegram to Walter White, acting secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. declares that "No government ruling exists deny of aliens under race or nationality. Prohibition only deals against Chinese enacted 28 years ago."
The N. A. A. C. P. further learns that there has been a disposition in Cuba to restrict the entry of Negro laborers, especially those migrating from Haiti, impelled by the rigors of the American Occupation there.
Mr. Hughes while in Havana was the recipient of distinguished courtesies from leading Cuban journalists and poets, including the Secretary to the President of Cuba, and he said that no colored discrimination was shown in the leading clubs and restaurants of Cuba.
A number of receptions and entertainments were given in his honor.
N. A. A. C. P. CLEARED UP COLOR BAR
New York, March 14,-Langston Hughes, colored poet, to whom the Ward Line declined to sell a passage to Cuba, on the grounds that Negro tourists were discouraged by the Cuban government, and who sailed on a Cunard Line steamship, visited the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People on his return to New York this week, and he had enjoyed a most cordial reception, being the guest of honor at notable receptions and obtaining passage for Cuba, and the part taken by the N. A. A. C. P. in questioning the Cuban government about its alleged bar against Negro visitors, were the subject of a long article in one of the leading Cuban daily newspapers, Diario de la Marina of March 5.
Meanwhile, William C. Campbell, general passenger agent of the Ward Line, called at the National Offices of the N. A. A. C. P., 69 Fifth Avenue, and gave assurance which he confirmed by letter today, that the refusal to sell passage to colored travellers, of intimation from Cuban officials that colored tourists and visitors would not be permitted to land. The direct statement from the Cuban government obtained by the N. A. A. C. P., which denied this color bar, was the first official utterance anyone had found it possible to obtain, said Mr. Campbell. This official statement from Dr. Miguel A. Campa, under secretary of state for Cuba in a cablegram to Walter White, acting secretary of the N. A. A. C. P. declares that "No government ruling exists deny of aliens under race or nationality. Prohibition only deals against Chinese enacted 28 years ago."
The N. A. A. C. P. further learns that there has been a disposition in Cuba to restrict the entry of Negro laborers, especially those migrating from Haiti, impelled by the rigors of the American Occupation there.
Mr. Hughes while in Havana was the recipient of distinguished courtesies from leading Cuban journalists and poets, including the Secretary to the President of Cuba, and he said that no colored discrimination was shown in the leading clubs and restaurants of Cuba.
A number of receptions and entertainments were given in his honor.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Justice
Triumph
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Langston Hughes
Naacp
Cuba
Color Bar
Discrimination
Ward Line
Civil Rights
What entities or persons were involved?
Langston Hughes
William C. Campbell
Walter White
Dr. Miguel A. Campa
Where did it happen?
New York, Cuba, Havana
Story Details
Key Persons
Langston Hughes
William C. Campbell
Walter White
Dr. Miguel A. Campa
Location
New York, Cuba, Havana
Event Date
March 14, March 5
Story Details
Langston Hughes, denied passage by Ward Line due to alleged Cuban color bar, travels via Cunard Line and receives warm welcome in Cuba. NAACP secures official denial from Cuban government, resolving the issue; Hughes reports no discrimination.