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Editorial
March 10, 1934
The Arizona Gleam
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Editorial outlines the newspaper's policy of advocating for human rights and equality, particularly political freedom for Negroes, based on the Declaration of Independence. It lists a platform including employment in public works, support for Negro businesses, anti-prejudice efforts, and racial advancement.
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OUR POLICY
We array ourselves as the parties of No individual group or party. In defending the great cause of human right, we wish to derive the assistance of all Races, religions and parties. Assenting to the 'self evident truth' maintained in the American Declaration of Independence. 'that all men are created equal, and endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights -among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' We shall strenuously contend for equality of justice, and the right of life, liberty and happiness unhampered by petty prejudices, and for the political freedom of the Negro.
OUR PLATFORM
1. The employment of Negroes in all public works supported by public utilities or from any tax fund from which Negroes are not exempt.
2. Race employees in all businesses which are patronized largely by our group.
3. Aid and encourage Negro business enterprises
4. Broadcast facts of the health restorative facilities of our climate.
5. Encourage and advocate the buying of homes and the creating of bank accounts among Negroes.
6. To fight prejudice and discrimination.
7. The advancement of the race educationally morally and spiritually.
We array ourselves as the parties of No individual group or party. In defending the great cause of human right, we wish to derive the assistance of all Races, religions and parties. Assenting to the 'self evident truth' maintained in the American Declaration of Independence. 'that all men are created equal, and endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights -among which are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.' We shall strenuously contend for equality of justice, and the right of life, liberty and happiness unhampered by petty prejudices, and for the political freedom of the Negro.
OUR PLATFORM
1. The employment of Negroes in all public works supported by public utilities or from any tax fund from which Negroes are not exempt.
2. Race employees in all businesses which are patronized largely by our group.
3. Aid and encourage Negro business enterprises
4. Broadcast facts of the health restorative facilities of our climate.
5. Encourage and advocate the buying of homes and the creating of bank accounts among Negroes.
6. To fight prejudice and discrimination.
7. The advancement of the race educationally morally and spiritually.
What sub-type of article is it?
Slavery Abolition
Social Reform
What keywords are associated?
Negro Rights
Racial Equality
Anti Discrimination
Human Rights
Political Freedom
Negro Employment
Race Advancement
What entities or persons were involved?
Negroes
American Declaration Of Independence
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Advocacy For Negro Equality And Rights
Stance / Tone
Strong Support For Racial Equality And Anti Discrimination
Key Figures
Negroes
American Declaration Of Independence
Key Arguments
All Men Are Created Equal With Inalienable Rights To Life, Liberty, And Pursuit Of Happiness
Contend For Equality Of Justice Unhampered By Prejudices
Political Freedom For The Negro
Employment Of Negroes In Public Works
Race Employees In Businesses Patronized By The Group
Aid And Encourage Negro Business Enterprises
Broadcast Health Benefits Of Climate
Encourage Home Buying And Bank Accounts Among Negroes
Fight Prejudice And Discrimination
Advance The Race Educationally, Morally, And Spiritually