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May 13, 1950
The Ohio Daily Express
Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Rev. Frederick D. Jordan, minister from Los Angeles, spoke in Phoenix on Men's Day at Tanner Chapel, urging Black Americans to vote to support southern civil rights fighters and recounting the history of Black struggle, including Richard Allen's religious contributions.
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Men's Day
Observance
PHOENIX, Ariz. (ANP) Negroes who fail to register and vote regularly betray those heroic men and women in the south today, who in the face of bombs, night-riders and economic reprisals are steadily and relentlessly pushing forward the battle for effective democracy in American life, said the Rev. Frederick D. Jordan here recently.
The Rev. Jordan, minister of renowned First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 8th and Towne, Los Angeles, California, and energetic civic leader, was the annual Men's Day speaker at Tanner Chapel yesterday.
Tracing the history of the Negro's struggle in America, the speaker pointed out Richard Allen's decisive contribution to the emancipation of the religious life of his people.
Observance
PHOENIX, Ariz. (ANP) Negroes who fail to register and vote regularly betray those heroic men and women in the south today, who in the face of bombs, night-riders and economic reprisals are steadily and relentlessly pushing forward the battle for effective democracy in American life, said the Rev. Frederick D. Jordan here recently.
The Rev. Jordan, minister of renowned First African Methodist Episcopal Church, 8th and Towne, Los Angeles, California, and energetic civic leader, was the annual Men's Day speaker at Tanner Chapel yesterday.
Tracing the history of the Negro's struggle in America, the speaker pointed out Richard Allen's decisive contribution to the emancipation of the religious life of his people.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Biography
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Mens Day Observance
Negro Voting
Southern Activists
Richard Allen
Negro Struggle
What entities or persons were involved?
Rev. Frederick D. Jordan
Richard Allen
Where did it happen?
Phoenix, Ariz.
Story Details
Key Persons
Rev. Frederick D. Jordan
Richard Allen
Location
Phoenix, Ariz.
Story Details
Rev. Frederick D. Jordan spoke at Men's Day observance at Tanner Chapel in Phoenix, urging Negroes to register and vote to honor southern activists facing dangers, and traced the history of the Negro's struggle in America, highlighting Richard Allen's contribution to the emancipation of the religious life of his people.