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Editorial
July 2, 1937
St. Paul Recorder
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Editorial criticizes Minneapolis press for downplaying an alleged assault on a Black girl by a white man, contrasting it with hypothetical reverse scenario. Advocates civil lawsuits against discriminatory restaurants, hotels, and taverns in Twin Cities, citing state laws entitling tax-paying citizens to equal service.
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DID YOU NOTICE?
Did you notice how the Minneapolis daily press of Tuesday
played down the alleged attack on a twelve-year-old
colored girl by a white man? Imagine if you will the bold face
box car letters with which they would have dressed their
front page stories if the unfortunate child had been white
and the accused had been a Negro!
More damage suits against discriminating restaurants
hotels and taverns will soon stop conditions which are rapidly
growing in the Twin City area. Citizens who pay taxes and
obey the law are entitled to the consideration received by
other citizens.
Any public place which refuses to serve you a cup of
coffee violates our state laws and may be punished by that
law. The offending individual or concern is also subject to
civil action for damages.
A civil suit a day in court will soon brush discrimination
away.
Did you notice how the Minneapolis daily press of Tuesday
played down the alleged attack on a twelve-year-old
colored girl by a white man? Imagine if you will the bold face
box car letters with which they would have dressed their
front page stories if the unfortunate child had been white
and the accused had been a Negro!
More damage suits against discriminating restaurants
hotels and taverns will soon stop conditions which are rapidly
growing in the Twin City area. Citizens who pay taxes and
obey the law are entitled to the consideration received by
other citizens.
Any public place which refuses to serve you a cup of
coffee violates our state laws and may be punished by that
law. The offending individual or concern is also subject to
civil action for damages.
A civil suit a day in court will soon brush discrimination
away.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Legal Reform
What keywords are associated?
Racial Discrimination
Media Bias
Civil Rights
Minneapolis Press
Twin Cities
Damage Suits
State Laws
What entities or persons were involved?
Minneapolis Daily Press
Discriminating Restaurants
Hotels
Taverns
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Racial Discrimination In Media Reporting And Public Accommodations
Stance / Tone
Critical Of Media Bias And Advocacy For Civil Lawsuits Against Discrimination
Key Figures
Minneapolis Daily Press
Discriminating Restaurants
Hotels
Taverns
Key Arguments
Press Downplayed Attack On Black Girl By White Man
Hypothetical Reverse Scenario Would Receive Bold Front Page Coverage
Civil Damage Suits Will End Growing Discrimination In Twin Cities
Tax Paying, Law Abiding Citizens Deserve Equal Treatment
Refusal Of Service In Public Places Violates State Laws
Offenders Subject To Punishment And Civil Damages
Frequent Civil Suits Will Eliminate Discrimination