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Editorial
July 31, 1936
The Arizona Gleam
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona
What is this article about?
This editorial states the newspaper's policy of independence from parties and commitment to human rights, equality, and Negro political freedom, quoting the Declaration of Independence. It outlines a platform for Negro employment, business support, anti-discrimination, and racial advancement in education, morals, and spirituality.
Merged-components note: Paper's policy and platform sections merged as they form a cohesive editorial statement.
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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 rights, we wish to derive the assistance of 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 enterprises.
4. Broadcast facts of the health restorative facilities of our climate.
5. Encourage and advocate the buying of homes and the treating 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 rights, we wish to derive the assistance of 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 enterprises.
4. Broadcast facts of the health restorative facilities of our climate.
5. Encourage and advocate the buying of homes and the treating 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?
Social Reform
Slavery Abolition
What keywords are associated?
Human Rights
Negro Equality
Racial Prejudice
Negro Employment
Negro Enterprises
Race Advancement
What entities or persons were involved?
Negroes
American Declaration Of Independence
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Advocacy For Negro Rights And Equality
Stance / Tone
Strong Support For Racial Equality And Advancement
Key Figures
Negroes
American Declaration Of Independence
Key Arguments
Defend Human Rights And Equality As Per Declaration Of Independence
Contend For Equality Of Justice, Life, Liberty, And Happiness Without Prejudices
Advocate Political Freedom For The Negro
Employ Negroes In Public Works Supported By Public Funds
Require Race Employees In Businesses Patronized By Negroes
Aid And Encourage Negro Enterprises
Broadcast Health Benefits Of Local Climate
Encourage Home Buying And Bank Accounts Among Negroes
Fight Prejudice And Discrimination
Advance The Race Educationally, Morally, And Spiritually