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Baha'is Join Observance of Negro History Week Editor, The Miami Times: J Feb. 11, 1957 Frcm February 10-17 many Americans will participate in ob serving Negro History Week to promote wider understanding of the"remarkabl? progress of our Negro citizen- and the magnifi cent, often unique contribations they are making to American culture. American members of the Baha'i 1 World Faith, responding to a directive from the National j Spiritual Assembly of the Baha'is of the United States, will join in this observance. Baha’is con- j sider this occa ion an opportunity to assist in focusing public at tention, not alone on the purpose of Negro History Week, but also on the more inclusive theme of the oneness of mankind. Appreciation of the abiliiie: and achievements of the various racial minorities should hrlp us to become aware of the basic j truth of human unity ... a reali- j zation that the whole world needs at this critical hour in its history, j But such appreciation is not enough. In America the race issues called racial integration at the present hour, has been and is the most serious, challenging and dangerous of our national prob lem:. It not only perplexes and threatens us at home but dis- ] credits, our leadership in the eyes of the world. # I It w r as the very distinguished Negro editor and educator, the late Alain Locke, who pointed out j that actual new problems arise, from cultural gain? made by a minority race: “For the mass opinion still interprets this rapid advance (o; the Negro) a? social and economic encroachment, and seldom looks at it in its deeper constructive aspect of common advance and lifting of the level i of civilization. So, unless liberal white opinion in both sections, in cooperation with intelligent Negro leadership, can rapidly widen op- ; portunities and lessen artificial i handicaps, the mas? momentum of Negro advance must produce serious race conflict.” Just as consciousness of the actual gain? made by a race does not, of itself, relieve the problem, likewise knoweldge of the find ings of scientists is not a perfect remedy, though conclusions ex pressed by the late dean of American Franz Boas, do strengthen the cause of human unity. “I beiieve the present state of knowledge justifies us in saying that, while individuals differ, bio logical differences between race? ] are -mall. There is no reason to believe that one race is by nature so much more intelligent, endow ed with greater will power, emo tionally more stable than another, that the difference would ma terially influence its culture." In the face of all grave diffi culties, Baha’is have reeason to look forward confidently to a victorious solution of the world's race problems within this cen tury. The way to such attainment is the core of the message of Baha'uTlah, Prophet-Founder of the Baha’i Faith, Whc* proclaim ed: “This is a nerw cycle of hu man power. It is the hour of the unity of the sons of men and the 1 drawing together of all races and : classes ... Ye are loosed from ancient superstitions which have kept men ignorant, destroying the foundations of true humanity.’’ Baha’is are eager to share this confidence with others. Such a victory, when achieved, will bring together all peoples in under standing and cooperative endea vor, destroying the curse of war and releasing latent human pow ers for the building of the first civilization the world has yet known. George Savitt, Sec’y Public Relations Comm. Miami Baha’i Assembly Letter to The Editor Mr. H. E. S. Reeves Miami Time? 1112 N.W 3rd Avenue Miami, Florida Dear Mr. Reeves: . Now that the Chest has raised its 1957 Goal and has cut down on the amount of time needed for thiQ thrive, I want to pass along j my manks for the part you did in helping our neighborhood vol unteers solicit in your area. We-leel your publication in lendin? support to this humani tarian job has done a great ser- I . BOOKER T. WASHINGTON PA~ENTS. TEACHERS SIP TEA • t ■ * * •' ' •.* . * | ‘V 4 J**' - * g JEIH T MM W " ' *"”*"*“ • WVW THE MIAMI TIMES—“The People** Newspaper PAGE 6 vice to all the people of B a d e County. As a newspaper man, I ;_n appreciate your fine coopera tion and I wish to also pas? along the thanks of all the volunteers who worked so hard for this vic tory. Sincerely yours, Bill Towner Publicity Chairman for 1957 JOIN THE NAACP! JAMES' 5 & 10c STORE 1200 N.W. 3rd Ave. Phone FR 3-9481 VALENTINE DAY IS FEBRUARY 14th Valentine Cards—lt to sl.oo—Flowers—lo* ea. Heart Box Candy—sot to sl.oo—Plants—3st pot ~ JUST ARRIVED! NEW! Dresser scarves .... 10* - 15* Bedspreads $2.49 ea. 29* and 58* ea. Glasses. 2 for 154 Table cloths 480 special Wa,er P itcher * 65 » „„ t . Pots 38* ea. Kitchen curtains $1 set Window drapes $1 pair Curtain rods 10* ea. »- Bird Seed, Birds, Cages, Toys, Socks, Panties, Bras, Underwear, Incense, Oilcloth, Shelf-paper, What-nots. Shelves. Planter*. Simplicity Patterns & Materials—29* yd. Money Order* Sold Everyday—B a.m. to 8 p.m. f Sunday til noon SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16, 1957 Battey Signs White Sox Contract CHICAGO (ANP) Earl Battey, catcher, has signed his 1957 contract with the Chicago White Sox. The tan star wa? the leading hitter in the Venezuelan Winter League. He played jart of the season with the Sox la?t year. In the s;ecious Memorial Gar den of Booker T. Washington School, member? of the Parent- Tescher Association sponsored their annual mjiical and literary tea, Feb. 10. Music by junior and senior choral groups, the school band nd a dramatic reading by James were highlights of the program. . Stanley Newbold and Mr?. Celia 'I. Johnson were chairmen for the parents and teachers groups re pectively. Will O. Cox. presi dent cf the PTA brought greet ings to the group and remarks •v:re made by Principal Charles L. Williams. Scenes pictured are: U) a group cf the many fuels served at the parents’ table;’ (2) the fac ulty table which offered variety “id beauty; (3) parents and chairman Newbcld; <4> Mrs. Pj >oL PTA reerrtary, cne of t h e V-tesses at the parents’ table and other guests; (5) junior and .enior baffd numbers who ren- Live Al The South's FINEST HOTEL Low Summer Rates By Day-Week Or Month MIAMI CARVES ! HOTEL Air-Conditioned Ro^n-** | 899 N.W. 3rd AVE. Phone FR 1-1633 EDWIN WILLIAMS, Mgr. aere.* .ns-.rumentai music for the occa icn and (6) Mrs. Inez Haley ’"d Mi's Edith Grant, hostesses forth: faculty table. Mrs. G. S. Lockhart .ervcd as mistress of ceremonies. More than S2OO was reported by the parents, teachers, students and friends of Bcoker T. Wa h ington, Many churches, civic and fraternal organizations also par ticipated in the event. All money wiil be used for PTA representa tion and participation in local, sta,e and national conferences and projects. Announcement MONROE MUSIC HOUSE and the BAPTIST BOOK STORE 1234 N.W. Third Avenue Everything in Gospel Music and for the Church • Commercial • Industrial • Residential Electrical Installations and Alterations Progressive Electric Service JAMES 0. HENRY. Owner 1880 N.W, 167th Street Phone NA 1-3409 -rectal rites for temporary in door or outdoor lighting f or house party, lodge, church, etc. Licensed by State of Florida