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Editorial
April 27, 1952
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
The editorial condemns the David T. Howard band's role in a parade for Senator Richard B. Russell, who opposed Truman's civil rights bill via filibuster, arguing it shames the Negro race by endorsing anti-civil rights politicians.
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Unfortunate Guardianship
Those youngsters comprising the David T. Howard band who
participated in the partisan political parade honoring Senator
Richard B. Russell, (Dem, Ga) some day might be told that he
staged an all time record of a filibuster in the senate to keep Mr.
Truman's civil rights bill from coming to a vote.
When they are told again that the Senator entered the race
for president on the motive of "stopping Truman" and that he
was finally introduced that same afternoon by Governor Talmadge, they might wonder who injected them into such a plight
of partisan politics.
The band is of course a public entertaining institution, it re-
presents the ideals and sentiment of the school and its appearance on a public occasion would represent school and community
sanction.
Those responsible for the injecting of this gesture bring down
upon our heads a biting shame and an embarrassment to the Ne-
gro race.
Surely we cannot come into the heritage of what our friends
in the Congress and courts have fought so hard to obtain for us
when we give such sanction to those who fought in every quarter
those measures meant for human rights and civil justice.
The appearance of the band upon the scene was both, un-
necessary and unfortunate.
Those youngsters comprising the David T. Howard band who
participated in the partisan political parade honoring Senator
Richard B. Russell, (Dem, Ga) some day might be told that he
staged an all time record of a filibuster in the senate to keep Mr.
Truman's civil rights bill from coming to a vote.
When they are told again that the Senator entered the race
for president on the motive of "stopping Truman" and that he
was finally introduced that same afternoon by Governor Talmadge, they might wonder who injected them into such a plight
of partisan politics.
The band is of course a public entertaining institution, it re-
presents the ideals and sentiment of the school and its appearance on a public occasion would represent school and community
sanction.
Those responsible for the injecting of this gesture bring down
upon our heads a biting shame and an embarrassment to the Ne-
gro race.
Surely we cannot come into the heritage of what our friends
in the Congress and courts have fought so hard to obtain for us
when we give such sanction to those who fought in every quarter
those measures meant for human rights and civil justice.
The appearance of the band upon the scene was both, un-
necessary and unfortunate.
What sub-type of article is it?
Partisan Politics
Social Reform
Constitutional
What keywords are associated?
Civil Rights Bill
Political Parade
School Band
Richard Russell
Truman
Negro Race
Filibuster
Partisan Politics
What entities or persons were involved?
David T. Howard Band
Senator Richard B. Russell
Mr. Truman
Governor Talmadge
Negro Race
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Criticism Of School Band's Participation In Anti Civil Rights Political Parade
Stance / Tone
Strongly Critical Of Partisan Involvement Opposing Civil Rights
Key Figures
David T. Howard Band
Senator Richard B. Russell
Mr. Truman
Governor Talmadge
Negro Race
Key Arguments
Band's Participation In Russell's Parade Endorses A Senator Who Filibustered Truman's Civil Rights Bill
Involvement Injects School Into Partisan Politics Against Civil Rights
Appearance Represents School And Community Sanction Of Anti Civil Rights Figures
Brings Shame And Embarrassment To The Negro Race
Sanctioning Opponents Hinders Inheritance Of Hard Fought Civil Rights Gains
Band's Appearance Was Unnecessary And Unfortunate