Negro Good Citizenship League Founded, Randolph, Alabama http://files.usgwarchives.net/al/randolph/newspapers/goodcit.txt ============================================= USGENWEB PROJECT NOTICE: In keeping with the USGenWeb policy of providing free information on the Internet, this data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages cannot be reproduced in any format for profit or for presentation by other persons or organizations. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material for purposes other than stated above must obtain the written consent of the file contributor. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Project Archives to store the file permanently for free access. This file is copyrighted and contributed by: William Fischer, Jr. ============================================= December 2003 NEGROES MEET AND ORGANIZE ---------------------------- Editor Leader: Tuesday night of last week [20 April 1915] marked a timely innovation in regard to the negro’s [sic] relationship as a citizen, by the organization of a movement to be known as the “Good Citizenship League.” Much credit is due the Rev. Eugene MIXON, pastor of Bethel Methodist Episcopal church, for his untiring efforts to interest young negro men in being good citizens—the League is the result. It is the aim of the League to demonstrate the value of a good name and to reclaim those malefactors whose conduct is a bane to the better element of the race. A more fitting tribute to the Rev. MIXON as an advocate of good citizenship could scarcely be made than was demonstrated by the large register of names enrolled of young negro men of all classes and denominational beliefs. The following officers were elected: Roy F. GILMORE, Pres.; Ed HATTON, V. Pres.; L. H. HOUSTON, Treas.; James L. JACKSON, Secy.; Motto: “Let’s see what’s in it.” J. L. JACKSON, Reporfer. [sic] [From The Roanoke Leader (Randolph County, Alabama), 28 April 1915, p.1]