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Editorial
May 30, 1931
The Arizona Gleam
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Editorial by Handsel G. Bell praises Henry Christopher, the black king of Haiti who rose from slavery, defeated Napoleon, and exemplified determination, urging Afro-American boys to study his career for inspiration.
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HIS MAJESTY
(By Handsel G. Bell)
If I were czar of the Afro-American populace I would, just now, without a compromise force every black boy to read and digest the career of Henry Christopher.
Christopher was that black Negro blooded king that ruled Haiti and who defeated Napoleon.
Christopher gave the world a clear and vigorous presentation of his own position.
He had a solid, unflinching and downright mulish determination.
He had a far-reaching, rugged, undepressed and unsubdued spirit.
He was born a slave, but died a king.
Christopher was fearless, militant and at one time very wealthy.
He was a man of extraordinary physique and possessed a most striking personality.
All through his career he was a greater soldier, a greater king than any white man ever was.
He had a non-descript family life, no school and no teaching, but he had that I WILL that ultimately controlled his destiny.
(By Handsel G. Bell)
If I were czar of the Afro-American populace I would, just now, without a compromise force every black boy to read and digest the career of Henry Christopher.
Christopher was that black Negro blooded king that ruled Haiti and who defeated Napoleon.
Christopher gave the world a clear and vigorous presentation of his own position.
He had a solid, unflinching and downright mulish determination.
He had a far-reaching, rugged, undepressed and unsubdued spirit.
He was born a slave, but died a king.
Christopher was fearless, militant and at one time very wealthy.
He was a man of extraordinary physique and possessed a most striking personality.
All through his career he was a greater soldier, a greater king than any white man ever was.
He had a non-descript family life, no school and no teaching, but he had that I WILL that ultimately controlled his destiny.
What sub-type of article is it?
Social Reform
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Henry Christopher
Haiti King
Black Inspiration
Haitian Revolution
Racial Determination
Afro American Youth
What entities or persons were involved?
Henry Christopher
Napoleon
Afro American Populace
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Inspiration From Henry Christopher's Life
Stance / Tone
Inspirational Admiration
Key Figures
Henry Christopher
Napoleon
Afro American Populace
Key Arguments
Force Black Boys To Study Henry Christopher's Career
Christopher Ruled Haiti And Defeated Napoleon
Born A Slave But Died A King
Possessed Unflinching Determination And Undepressed Spirit
Fearless, Militant, Wealthy, Extraordinary Physique
Greater Soldier And King Than Any White Man
Succeeded Through 'I Will' Despite No Education