The Only “colored” Delegate

January 9, 1904

Summary

The only African American delegate to the Anti-Saloon League, meeting in Richmond, claims he has not been discriminated against.

Transcription

Mr. W. C. Walker, president of the East End Protective Association of Newport News, Va., was in the city this week. He is a delegate to the Anti- Saloon League which has been in session at the Second Baptist Church. He is the only colored delegate in the League, and he states that no discrimination has been made against him.

About this article

Source

Richmond Planet

Location on Page

Lower Left Quadrant

Topic

Social Change

Contributed By

Megan Brooks

Citation

“The Only “colored” Delegate,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed May 12, 2025, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/160.