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“Plenty of Jobs We Never Get"
From ExplorePAHistory: "In the 1920s, the Republican party still enjoyed an iron lock on the black voters of Philadelphia. This 1926 editorial cartoon published in the Philadelphia Tribune, the city’s oldest black owned newspaper, reflects…
Isadore Martin Sr. Real Estate advertisement
Tribune page advertising real estate in Philadelphia. Isadore Martin Sr.'s description advertises real estate and fire insurance.
Barber marriage
Tribune article announcing Dr. J. Max Barber's marriage to Miss Elizabeth B. Miller
Raymond Pace Alexander
Tribune article photoing Raymond Pace Alexander and his family.
Real Estate Brokers Association of Philadelphia meeting
Tribune article discussing a meeting between Real Estate Brokers Association members, including Isadore Martin Sr.
Hobson R. Reynolds
Tribune advertisement announcing Hobson R. Reynolds' run for magistrate.
Dr. William A. Creditt
Philadelphia Tribune photo and description of William Creditt
Mrs. Utensie HIllian Honored with Banquet
Newspaper clipping from the Philadelphia Tribune about a banquet honoring Utensie Hillian in 1975. The banquet was held to honor Hillian's retirement from the Zion Baptist Church Day Care center for 20 years, where she was the principal.
Isadore Martin
Tribune photo of Isadore Martin in the year 1973
Max Martin Attends Accountants' Meeting
This newspaper article from the Philadelphia Tribuneexplains Max Martin's trip to Skytop, PA on September 14 and 15 for the annual convention of the Pennsylvania Building and Loan Associations. Martin served as an official delegate for the St. Mark's…
1935 Equal Rights Bill Passed
The Pennsylvania state legislature passed the Equal Rights Bill also known the Reynolds Bill. The article discusses the specifics of the Bill, as well as the penalties for violations.
Asbury and Stevens Begin their Legislative Careers
The newly elected members of the Pennsylvania State Legislature, John Asbury and Andrew Stevens, will "represent the race of the entire state" as they fight for equal rights.
Marshall Shepard Resigns as D.C. Recorder
Marshall Shepard resigns his position of recorder of deeds for the District of Columbia, in order to dedicate his full attention to an election for the same position in Philadelphia, as the first black and democratic candidate ever nominated.
New names, new places, same fun.
This article highlights the prevalence of social groups, which formed as an outlet for community and entertainment. Outlined are the elected officers for the Broad St. Station Club, a baseball organization, as well as a description of their uniforms.…
Housekeeper's Aids
This article provides tips for housekeepers, including cooking and cleaning tricks and best practices. Many African American female readers would likely have worked as domestic servants in white homes.
South Accused of Keeping the Race Ignorant
This article describes the deplorable education provided in the south and the downfalls of the educational system. It suggests that northerners had a poor outlook on southerners migrating up because of the lack of proper education.
Ku Klux Klan in Philadelphia
This article discusses the recent rise of of the Ku Klux Klan throughout the country. According to the article, prominent black leaders in Philadelphia recently received threatening letters from the white supremacist group.
G. Edward Dickerson
This brief article from the Philadelphia Tribune pays tribute to Addie W. Dickerson, wife of the reputable G. Edward Dickerson. The article highlights the admirable life of the Philadelphia lawyer.
Room Registry to be Established at Germantown Y.W.C.A.
Newspaper article discussing how the Y.W.C.A. is attempting to find suitable rooms for new young women who have just arrived
Germantown Citizens Plan Protest Meeting Because of Police Brutality
Newspaper article discussing plans for a protest meeting after police brutality.