The Voice of Prince Edward County, Vol. ?, No. 4

The Voice of Prince Edward County, Vol. ?, No. 4

African American newspapers

Associations, institutions, etc.—African American membership

Race discrimination—United States

Prince Edward County (Va.)

"Moon Success: Earthly Hunger" - Author Unknown - A column questioning the benefits of the space program when so much needs to be done in the United States to improve the lives of citizens. / "Church Closes Doors to Five Worshippers" - Author Unknown - Five men were denied entrance to the Farmville Baptist Church because one of them was black. / "Black Representatives Are Silent" - Author Unknown - The two black school board representatives are chastised / "Worthy Says School System Uncivilized" - Author Unknown - A white member of the school board says he will continue to send his children to the Academy until the public schools are run in a "civilized manner." / "Die: But for Something Valuable" - Author Unknown - A piece condemning Farmville Baptist Church for not allowing the Black community to attend their services.

Various Contributors

Aphonso Vance White, editor

Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections

1969-07-21

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