Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. The Hero of the Hour

Area Light remarks John Mitchell as “the fearless editor” after he was the only Negro delegate at the American Bankers Association, that “covered his race as well as himself with great honor.”

Was the Only Negro Delegate to the National Banker’s Association which Met in New York City. Was Shown Great Honors. “No Discrimination in Business.”
[El Paso, Texas, Area Light]
Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. the fearless Editor of the Mechanics’ Savings Bank, Richmond, covered his race as well as himself with great honor, and from his remarkable address will add much good result for a better understanding and relationship between the better element of both races. Mr. Mitchell points out strongly the fact that in business there is no discrimination and that there is no trouble between the better element of the white and black people. It is low viscous element of both races that causes most of the trouble between the races.

“Hon. John Mitchell, Jr. The Hero of the Hour,” Black Virginia: The Richmond Planet, 1894-1909, accessed October 9, 2026, https://blackvirginia.richmond.edu/items/show/677.