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1954-02-21 ""Progress Report Of The Human Relations of Burlington"" - Back

We Recognize Our Problem...
Five years ago most people said, "There is no problem here." But the Self Survey of Human Relations showed that our small Negro minority has many problems growing out of unequal opportunities. Now many groups, in addition to the 20 organizations mentioned in this report, are working to correct this situation.

Recreation...
Five years ago not all children or adults has equal opportunities to enjoy themselves but in 1954-
Theatres no longer reserve special sections for Negro patrons
The Municipal swimming pool is available to everyone. 
Bowling alleys have ended a policy of segregation
All major hotels render their services to everybody 
Recent check shows no discriminatory practices remain in the recreation field.

Housing
In the last five years - 
The number of real estate firms not following restrictive practices has substantially increased. Negro families have found better homes in new neighborhoods. Our pattern of residence, which never has followed typical lines of rigid racial segregation, has thus been further liberalized. 

Employment
Five years ago acceptance of Negro workers was limited almost exclusively to lower job classifications. Following are some of the precedents established since then-
First Negro inspector in industry
First Negro office workers in retail business,
First Negro clerks in clothing stores
First Negro bailiff appointed, then elected, to Municipal.Court. 
Well over one third of those Negroes answering a recent employment questionnaire indicated their desire to attend adult education classes to improve job qualifications. A Saturday stenography class is now being organized. 

Civic Participation..
Five years ago civic activity of this minority group was largely restricted to Negro organizations. Now that Negroes have become an integral part of the community, they feel free to take increased civic responsibility. 
Among civic organizations with Negro members are: American Legion, PTA, League of Women Voters, King's Daughter Circles, YMCA, YWCA, Community Chest Drive, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Junior Chamber of Commerce. 
Membership in labor unions has for sometime been comparatively high. CIO unions practice no discrimination and have an active program of education against minority prejudices. The AFL reports its survey of labor leaders this winter shows "complete accord" on non discriminatory principles. 
Interracial religious groups and activities include; United Council of Church Women, Holy Name Society, Interfaith Council of Churches, Vacation Bible School, Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Ministerial Association. Several churches now have interracial Sunday Schools and interracial adult attendance. 

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We Recognize Our Problem... Five years ago most people said, "There is no problem here." But the Self Survey of Human Relations showed that our small Negro minority has many problems growing out of unequal opportunities. Now many groups, in addition to the 20 organizations mentioned in this report, are working to correct this situation. Recreation... Five years ago not all children or adults has equal opportunities to enjoy themselves but in 1954- Theatres no longer reserve special sections for Negro patrons The Municipal swimming pool is available to everyone. Bowling alleys have ended a policy of segregation All major hotels render their services to everybody Recent check shows no discriminatory practices remain in the recreation field. Housing In the last five years - The number of real estate firms not following restrictive practices has substantially increased. Negro families have found better homes in new neighborhoods. Our pattern of residence, which never has followed typical lines of rigid racial segregation, has thus been further liberalized. Employment Five years ago acceptance of Negro workers was limited almost exclusively to lower job classifications. Following are some of the precedents established since then- First Negro inspector in industry First Negro office workers in retail business, First Negro clerks in clothing stores First Negro bailiff appointed, then elected, to Municipal.Court. Well over one third of those Negroes answering a recent employment questionnaire indicated their desire to attend adult education classes to improve job qualifications. A Saturday stenography class is now being organized. Civic Participation.. Five years ago civic activity of this minority group was largely restricted to Negro organizations. Now that Negroes have become an integral part of the community, they feel free to take increased civic responsibility. Among civic organizations with Negro members are: American Legion, PTA, League of Women Voters, King's Daughter Circles, YMCA, YWCA, Community Chest Drive, Girl Scouts, Boy Scouts, Junior Chamber of Commerce. Membership in labor unions has for sometime been comparatively high. CIO unions practice no discrimination and have an active program of education against minority prejudices. The AFL reports its survey of labor leaders this winter shows "complete accord" on non discriminatory principles. Interracial religious groups and activities include; United Council of Church Women, Holy Name Society, Interfaith Council of Churches, Vacation Bible School, Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Ministerial Association. Several churches now have interracial Sunday Schools and interracial adult attendance. If You Are Interested Encouraging Brotherhood, Turn the Page