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Editorial
March 29, 1930
Richmond Planet
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Editorial highlights a Virginia Court of Appeals writ of error for a Negro denied voter registration in Elizabeth City County, suggesting a new era in politics. Praises fair voting in Staunton, contrasts with discriminatory practices in Arkansas, Norfolk Republicans, and inclusive Ninth District convention.
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A NEW ERA IN POLITICS??
The granting of a writ of error to a Negro in the Court of Appeals last week from a decision in the Elizabeth City County Court, where the court refused to force the registrar to register applicant after he had met all requirements of the State may mean a new era in politics in Virginia.
This paper called attention last fall to this evil that was prevalent in other sections of the State. We in Staunton are indeed fortunate that our city is free of any such practices as the above stated.
If you are qualified you may vote in Staunton, and rest assured, too, that your vote will be counted.
This week has been rather unusual in the politics, as it affects the Negro. In Arkansas the State Supreme Court was handing down a decision upholding the Democratic party in denying a Negro the right to participate in the Democratic primary. The Virginia Court of Appeals was granting a Negro a writ of error against a registrar for not placing his name on the voting list.
In Norfolk the Republicans were preparing to call a convention in which Negroes would not be invited to participate; while down in the Ninth District nine (9) Negroes were appointed delegates to the District Convention which convenes shortly.
Strange things happen in our State.
The granting of a writ of error to a Negro in the Court of Appeals last week from a decision in the Elizabeth City County Court, where the court refused to force the registrar to register applicant after he had met all requirements of the State may mean a new era in politics in Virginia.
This paper called attention last fall to this evil that was prevalent in other sections of the State. We in Staunton are indeed fortunate that our city is free of any such practices as the above stated.
If you are qualified you may vote in Staunton, and rest assured, too, that your vote will be counted.
This week has been rather unusual in the politics, as it affects the Negro. In Arkansas the State Supreme Court was handing down a decision upholding the Democratic party in denying a Negro the right to participate in the Democratic primary. The Virginia Court of Appeals was granting a Negro a writ of error against a registrar for not placing his name on the voting list.
In Norfolk the Republicans were preparing to call a convention in which Negroes would not be invited to participate; while down in the Ninth District nine (9) Negroes were appointed delegates to the District Convention which convenes shortly.
Strange things happen in our State.
What sub-type of article is it?
Suffrage
Partisan Politics
What keywords are associated?
Negro Voting
Virginia Politics
Court Of Appeals
Voter Registration
Democratic Primary
Republican Convention
What entities or persons were involved?
Court Of Appeals
Elizabeth City County Court
Registrar
Democratic Party
Republicans
Ninth District
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Negro Voting Rights And Political Participation In Virginia
Stance / Tone
Supportive Of Fair Negro Voting And Critical Of Discrimination
Key Figures
Court Of Appeals
Elizabeth City County Court
Registrar
Democratic Party
Republicans
Ninth District
Key Arguments
Writ Of Error Granted To Negro Denied Registration Despite Qualifications May Signal New Era In Virginia Politics
Staunton Practices Fair Registration And Vote Counting For Qualified Voters
Arkansas Supreme Court Upholds Democratic Denial Of Negro Primary Participation
Norfolk Republicans Exclude Negroes From Convention
Ninth District Appoints Nine Negro Delegates To Convention