“The Negro people of America... have cut our forests, tilled our fields, built our railroads, fought our battles, and in all of their trials they have manifested a simple faith, a grateful heart, a cheerful spirit, and an undivided loyalty .” PeopleHeartAmericaSpiritSimpleCuttingFieldsBattleBuiltGratefulLoyaltyTrialsForestsCheerfulRailroadsGrateful HeartSimple Faith Author:Mordecai Wyatt Johnson
“When the Negro cries with pain from his deep hurt and lays his petition for elemental justice before the nation, he is calling upon the American people to kindle about that crucible of race relationships the fires of American faith.” PeoplePainNationsHurtJusticeRaceFireCryCallingLaysKindlesPetitionsElementalsCrucible Author:Mordecai Wyatt Johnson