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THE LETTER BOX I HAVE been completely captured by the last number of THE CRISIS dedicated to babies and children. I do not see how anyone can resist the appeal of these little people. This is just meant as a word of appreciation and thanks. JOHN LOVEJOY ELLIOTT, New York City [[image]] "The Drop Sinister" is the finest and truest "thrust" at the wickedness of American race prejudice that I have ever see in THE CRISIS. That's saying a "heap!" WILLIAM PICKENS, Baltimore, Md. [[image]] I have read every copy of your publication, THE CRISIS (from the first copy up to the present issue), and I wish to inform you of a little discussion occurring a few days since among a few of the young Negro men and women of this vicinity. The subject was "THE CRISIS." All agree that the publication serves a great need of the Negro as it is brilliantly edited, well printed, nicely illustrated and correctly worded, but those of us who have followed its pages for years feel that it (always) presents a horribly blue outlook. There seems to be a continued "howling" and "whining" because the white man does not give the Negro employment, allow the Negro the accommodation of his hotels, churches, places of amusement and other social and semi-social institutions. Since race prejudice actually exists why not deal with it from a constructive viewpoint? M. ROY, Braddock, Pa. [[image]] God bless you for the November editorial. WILLIAM RICHARD BROWN, St, Louis, Mo. [[image]] A word of congratulation on the increasing success and value of THE CRISIS. As I have been very frank in criticism when I thought criticism deserved, I want to be equally frank in expressing my increasing interest in and approval of the magazine. Keep up the good work. GEORGE G. BRADFORD, Boston, Mass. [[image]] If I was amazed at your bitterness against the Belgians I was amused at the indignation expressed by many of my white brethren at the sending of colored troops to the help of the Allies. I saw many thousands of these black soldiers on their march through Paris-splendid fellows and true Frenchmen. The population greeted them like brothers. I assure you the words "Color Line" would not have been understood. I must confess that the presence in France of these colored troops helped to lift some of the weight which lay on my heart-I had but one fear for them, and that was that they might become demoralized by the example set by some of our highly civilized friends. . . . My interest in your cause is very sincere even though I do not think of it as separate from the cause of the oppressed white people. MARIE R. PERRIN, Paris, France [[image]] Enclosed please find one dollar for my subscription to THE CRISIS. I appreciate very much the general make-up of your magazine. Especially am I pleased at the absence of bitterness against those of our race who differ with you or who advocate principles not in line with your own. I regret that certain other periodicals do not measure up to this tone of general liberality. Wishing that your lists my reach the 100,000 mark or that point which will give you full scope for your noble work, J. R. REYNOLDS, Baldwin, La. THE LETTER BOX 147 You may always count on my renewal so long as THE CRISIS maintains its present policy. It is refreshing and encouraging in a world governed by force and moved by the spirit of materialism to see a journal battling for human rights, the social and spiritual redemption of the race. W. S. TURNER. Raleigh, N. C. [[image]] Please find enclosed Money Order for one dollar for which you will send THE CRISIS to my address for one year. A copy was handed to me by my sister and after reading it through I concluded that you were filling a long felt want. J. E. RECTOR. Little Rock, Ark. [[image]] Please find enclosed Money Order for two dollars to pay for two subscriptions for THE CRISIS: my own, renewed, and a new one. I trust that the good work may continue and the same excellent policy which is in vogue may continue to dominate in the future as in the past. W. H. COWAN, Washington, D. C. [[image]] I would not miss a single number of this superb and manylt defensive racial implement. . . . I would that every southern white man and woman could read THE CRISIS. In proportion as they learn of us they will form opinions in variance to the common one obtaining of our race. Men of color or creed respect men wherever found in proportion as they present themselves manly. The day of cringing and crawling, grinning and head-scratching belongs to the servile days of slavery. These are traits of slaves, not men. An unmanly compromise on any ground is a stench in the nostril of civilization. I pray you live long to present our cause to the world in the only true style, manly and intelligently. WILLIS E. STERRS, M. D. Decatur, Ala. I regard THE CRISIS as the ablest and most scholarly publication issued in behalf of the colored people of the United States. And may I add that I regard your editorial upon the darker races in the European war as the most searching and potent editorial utterance which I have noted in any publication since the outbreak of hostilities. Indeed, this profound pronouncement of yours is interracial as well as international in its importance and significance. Its splendid English and diction, its deep analysis and its moving and convincing spirit of justice and humanity, instruct the intellect and arouse the soul for the highest and best there is in society and civilization. May this work and that other work among the Congressmen for complete citizenship and freedom continue unabated forever. GEORGE W. ELLIS, Chicago, Ill. [[image]] Your November number was so intensely edifying I must drop you a line and say so. I especially and emphatically agree with your stand against segregation. It is repugnant to Christian principles, to American principles, to true manhood and breeds war. I was delighted to see the honest, manly faces of the three sergeants of the 10th Cavalry of which I was an officer for thirty years. R. H. Pratt, Brigadier-General, Retired. Washington, D. C. [[image]] The editorial in THE CRISIS, entitled "Votes for Women," is entirely worthy of a statesman. It is the ablest literary contribution to the cause of universal suffrage of my day. Indeed, I have found nothing comparable to it in the history of democratic republics. I thank you heartily, and I know the young colored men of promise will sustain you and help you and render your work both beneficient and immortal. H. J. PINKETT, Omaha, Neb.
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