This bill would bring to light great moments of American history that have long remained in the shadows. Jazzthe only unique American contribution to the arts--is often the limit of our knowledge of the contributions of outstanding Negroes through the years. The plight of the Negro in todays ghetto is often compared with the European immigrant of the last century. And the question is often raised: He made It. why cannot the Negro? Well. Mr. Speaker. I contend that one of the factors involved is that the immigrant had a strong knowledge of his background and culture which stood by him in times of need. The Negro has been stripped of his culture and lacks the racial selfesteem that was present in the immigrant. We know the needs that existwe have a duty to broadcast far and wide the great contributions of the American Negroto aid the Negro and. Indeed. all Americans. to eradicate the stereotypes that are prevalent today.
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