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THE TRIBUNAL All^ A VIABLE, VALID REQUIREMENT RESPONDING TO BLACK NORTH CAROLINA BICENTENNIAL BIACK HtSTORV “Lost-Strayed Or Stolen ” Black history in the Western Hemisphere most probably be gins \»ith the discovery of the New World by Christopher Co- intnbns in ]442. Blacks are known to have participated mean ingfully in a number of later explorations made by Europeans In various parts of the United States and Spanish America. Facts such as these at once fashion a new dimension for Black history within the mainstream of American history. Inasmuch as one of the primary purposes of this feature is to record some historical achievements of the Black, it becomes most important to offer the reader chronological accounts through which he can conveniently vamiliarize himself with the broad sweep of American Black history. The years covered here are 1492-1954. 1849 Boston Benjamin Roberts files the first school integration suit on behalf of his daughter. The Massachu setts Supreme Court rejects the suit, and establishes a “separate but equal” precedent. 1850 Washington, D.C, The Compromise of 1850 strengthens the 1793 Fugi tive Slave Act. Federal officers are now offered a fee for the slaves they apprehend. 1850 New York Samuel R. Ward be comes president of the American League of Col ored Laborers, a prospect ive union of skilled black workers who will develop black craftsmen and encou rage black-owned business. 1852 Rochester Frederick Douglass deli vers his scathing “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?’’ oration -- '‘...your celebration of sham; your boasted liberty an unholy license; your national greatness, swelling vanity; 1852 Boston Publication of the tirst edition of Harriet Beecher Stowe’s controversial work. Uncle Toni’s Cabin. 1852 Cincinnati Some 200 of the 3500 Cincinnati Negroes are prosperous property own- 'ers whose aggregate worth is $500,000 and who pay real estate taxes on their accumulated wealth. 1853 London William Wells Brown publishes Clotel, the first novel written by an American Negro. 1854 Oxford, Pennsylvania Lincoln University, the first Negro college, is founded as Ashmum Insti tute. 1854 Boston Anthony Burns, a fugi tive slave, is arrested and escorted through the streets of Boston prior to being returned to his master, who refuses an offer of $1,200 made by Boston citizens attempting to purchase his freedom. 1854 Washington, D.C. The Kansas-Nebraska Act admits the territories of Kansas and Nebraska to the Union without slavery restrictions, in direct con tradiction to the provisions of the Missouri Compro mise. 1854 Paris, France Janies Augustine Healy, later the first American Negro Roman Catholic bishop, is ordained a priest in Notre Dame Cathedral. 1855 Ohio John Mercer Langston is elected clerk of Brownhelm township, Lorain County, Ohio, the first Negro to win VOLUME IV, NO. 19 WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 13,1976 $6.00 PER YE AK 25 CENTS MEMBER^^Jjjyj|^Ca£ojina^laclUP^^ Carolina Press Association., Inc. The 1976 Editions of THE TRIBUNAL AH) will be dedicated to America’s bicentennial Cele bration, with emphasis on contributions our Race has made in the making of America, from birth to the present. In there should not be a need to lift these contributions from isolated sources. Our past should ne interwoven into the fabric of our ci vilization, because we are, except for the Indian. America's oldest ethnic minority. We have helped make America what it was. and what it is, since the founding of Virginia. We ha\e been a factor in many major issues in our history. There have been many misdeeds against us, yet we have been able to live through them and fight back. This is living proof of our historv. Our role in the making of America is neither well known or correctly known. Many positive contributions have escaptxl historians anci have not found their wav into the pages of many history books. e will strive to give *rt*aders. Black and white, many little-known facts about our past, and it is hoped that a proper perspective of our history will be of value to persons who may belie\e that as Black pt‘ople we have an ufl- uorthy past: and hence, no strong claiols to all rights of other Americans. L Fpye Ashe. Black History Editor FORMER HIGH POINT RESIDENT RHYMES FROM THE DELTA elective office in the history of the United States. 1856 Ohio Wilberforce University is founded by Methodist Episcopal Church. 1856 Washington, D.C. Senator Summer of Massachusetts is severely beaten by the Senate floor by a racist member of the House, Representative Brooks of South Carolina, Summer is in the midst of attacking slaveowners and those who favor pro-slavery legislation. 1857 Washington, D.C. The Dred Scott decision handed down by the U.S. Supreme Court opens federal territory to slavery and denies citizenship rights to American Ne groes. (Scott is later freed by his new owner.) 1858 Chatham, Canada Twelve whites and 34 Negroes attend John Brown's anti-slavery con vention. 1859 Harpers Ferry John Brown and his band (13 whites, five Negroes) attack Harpers Ferry. Two of the Negroes are killed; two are captured, and one escapes. (Brown is later hanged at Charles Town, West Virginia.) 1860 Washington, D.C. Abraham Lincoln is elected president. 1861 The United States of America Civil War -- with slavery one of the major issues -- threatens to dissolve the Union. 1861 Washington, D.C. The Secretary of the Navy authorizes the enlist ment of Negro slaves in this branch of service. 1862 New York Formation of the Nation al Freednien’s Relief As sociation, one of many groups dedicated to assist the Negro slave in making the transition to freedom. Groups in Philadelphia, Cincinnati and Chicago are eventually consolidated as the American Freedmen's Aid Commission. 1862 Washington. D.C. President Lincoln propo ses a plan for gradual, compensated emancipa tion. 1862 Charleston, South Carolina Negro pilot Robert Smalls, later a Reconstruc tion Congressman, sales the Planter, a Confederate streamer, out of Charleston harbor, and turns the ship over to Union forces as w ar bootv. PAKTF^K MORRISON TRAINING SCHOOL Hoffman, North Carolina June II, 1945 Mr. George Washington McCorkle Post Office Box 761 High Point, North Carolina Dear Mr. McCorkle: This is to acknowledge receipt of your gift to our library. We feel deeply indebted to you, for "Rhymes from the Delta" has already afforded many pleasurable hours to both the staff and boys of this institution and is certain to afford many more. Please accept our wishes for your continued success. Very truly yours, (MRS.) J. S. BROWN Principal (MISS) L. WILLIAMS HOWARD UNIVERSITY Washington, d. c. Department of English May 2, 1946 Mr. George W. McCorkle: Thank you very much for your volume of verse 1 look forward to reading it with a great deal of pleasure. Keep up the good work. Sincerely yours, ARTHUR P. DAVIS (MISS) L. WILLIAMS Librarian LW/s George W. McCorkle A few years ago I found a book entitled RHYMES FROM THE DELTA. The cover of the book was worn and I had no idea at the moment the author of the book. When I turned to the title page I discovered that the author was a High Pointer and a member of my church. RHYMES FROM THE DELTA is a collection of Narratives and Poems by Mr. George W. McCorkle. In the words of Mr. McCorkle. I would like to share with you some of his recollections about the schools he attended, his first composi tions written and first poem published. I am sure some of the recollections given here and names mentioned will bring back memories to many people in the City of High Point and other stales and cities visited by Mr. McCorkle. Many of his poems are dedicated to people of this city, many of whom we have known. Continued From Last Week THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHAPEL HILL Mr. G.W. McCorkle Box 761 High Point, North Carolina Dear Mr. McCorkle: Thank you very much for sending me the copy of your poems, Rhymes from the Delta. Again, I I hank you for your though of me. With appreciation, I am Sincerely vours, FRANK'p. GRAHAM President WRENN MEMORIAL LIBRARY High Point College High Point, North Carolina May 11, 1945 Mr. George W. McCorkle Box 761 High Point, N. C. Dear Mr. McCorkle: On behalf of High Point College Library let me thank you for the copy of RHYMES FROM THE DELTA. The wit and wisdom in the few poems I dipped into make me want to read more. Gratefully your friend, MRS. ALICE PAIGE WHITE Acting Librarian JOHNSON C. SMITH UNIVERSITY Charlotte, North Carolina December 26, 1945 Mr. george W. McCorkle Box 761 High Point, North Carolina My dear Mr. McCorkle: I have received, read and re-read "Rhymes From The Delta." This acknowledgement may seem a long time coming but it is no less sincere. Responsibilities as Dean and teacher leave but little time for anything else. May I, in the first place, thank you for copies of the poems or book above mentioned. I am delight ed to note the progress you have made and are still making in your God assigned field of endeavor. One can feel the fervor of the spark Divine as he reads each of your poetic lines. With every good wish. Yours sincerely, CHASH.SHUTE [Historical LandmarKs^ O f Black America I by Fay Ashe | FIRST METHODIST CHURCH High Point, North Carolina April 30, 1945 Mr. George W. McCorkle Box 761 High Point, North Carolina Dear Mr. McCorkle: I am genuinely appreciative of your kind letter and the copy of the very excellent poem which you have written concerning our 50th Anniversary. I am planning to quote it at one of the services this week. I, also, appreciate your gracious kindness in sending me a copy of your book of poems. Assuring you of my deep gratitude and best wishes, I am. Very sincerely, WILSON 0. WELDON WOW:hu No more substantial testimony to the role of the Black in the growth uml development of America can lx‘ found than the nu merous historical landmarks in various rejn««« the country which are associated with Black Americana. Many of these-like the Alamo and Bunker Hill-are not conventionally known as sites involving; chapters of INesrro history. The Loui.siana State as March of 1863. The \luseuni. 751 Charles St. New York Times wrote", also contains a tablet in- ..official testimony settl- scriiied to the memory of es the question that the Norbe-rl Rillieux, the Negro race can fight with New Orleans "quadroon! great prowess. Those libje" whose invention black soliders had never of the sugar evaporating before been in any se- pan revolutionized the vere engagement. They sugar refining industry were comparatively raw by reducting labor and troops, and were yet sub- co.sts to a bare minimum. j('cted to... the charging FISK UNIVERSITY DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SCIENCES NASHVILLE, *, TENNESSEE December 27, 1945 Mr. George Washington McCorkle Box 761 High Point, North Carolina Dear Mr, McCorkle: I greatly appreciate your kindness in sending on to me a copv of your poems, "Rhymes from the Delta," which I am glad to add to my library. You have my very best wishes as you continue your literary work. Sincerely yours, CHARLES S. JOHNSON csj-p LILIAN SMITH Old Screamer Mountain Clayton, Georgia Dear Mr. McCorkle: Miss Smith is out of town at present, but she will see your book RHYMES FROM THE DELTA as soon as she returns to her desk. I know she will deeply appreciate the autographed copy, and she would want me to thank you very much for your thoughtfulness in sending it to her. May I extend Miss Smith's kindest regards. Sincerely yours, MARY KEENE HIGHTOWER Secetary H Mr. George W. McCorkle Box 761 High Point, N. C. Rillieux's father was a wealthly engineer and plantation owner; his nioth('r was a slave. PORT HI DS()>: Port Hudson Siege Maker The besiged city of Port Hudson was the scene of numerous acts of gallan- upon fortifications through the crash of belching batteries. The men, w'hite or black, who will not flinch from that, will flinch from nothing. It is no longer possible to doubt the bravery and steadiness of the colored race..." The great major ity of the Negro units in the battle were led by trv involving black troops Negro officers, including from the 1st and Third Captain Andre Cailloux Louisiana Native Guards freedmen who were re cruited in New Orleans by Union General Ben Bulter. The city fell in July, but the bombard- who was given a state funeral after he fell on the battlefield. The funeral pageant was "the like of which" had never before been seen "in ment began as far back honor of a dead Negro." 8IBLI00RAPHY Drotning, Phillip T. A Gold* to Nagra Hktety ki Amvrica New York; Dou- Amerlca New York: Pitt man Publishing Corpora tion 1%7 Plocki, Harry A. Phe bleday and Company. Kaiier. Emeit The N«gM Katz. William Loren New York: Bel- EyawtoMai ITw Nagw ki luether Company 1776 Honoring America's Bicentennial 1976 ■OOOBBMQBeeOOOOOO
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