University of Richmond Race & Racism Project

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This article is an interesting contrast from the "BRouzing..." article because it provides insight into another side of the war rhetoric. In this edition of Cotten Pickin's, Bob Cotten urges Richmond students to start preparing themselves for war.…

This article is directed at informing people about Japanese culture and its beauty in the perilous time of war between USA and Japan. Rouzie wants to spread a message of peace and raised his against Japanese people being treated like the "Negroes".…

The article discusses the proposal to reinstate Bob Cotten back after his suspension for one of his famous Cotten Pickin's article. The Student Body, even though being pushed by various members of the administration, denied the reinstatement of Bob…

This article discusses a poll conducted by Psychology students based on 20 questions compiled by John Ridenour, asking students about various issues like divorce laws, segregation and premarital sex. The poll also focuses on the liberalism and…

The article discusses an informal dance organized to honor the new members of the Philogians Literary Society, fraternity on campus involved with Student Government,university debates, oratory and other literary events. The article states how Dean…

The article makes an announcement about a program of spiritual songs and services happening on campus. The Pop section is referred to as a "Negro Spiritual" with no credit given to the artist or the group.

The article is a book review about a piece written by John Steinback called "Grapes of Wrath". Towards the end of the article Cotten mentions a new book he read called "Native Son". He did not mention the author and referred to him as "Negro". He…

This article speaks about the work the Richmond Intercollegiate Council would be doing over the summer in order to enhance the conversation of Race relations on campus by inviting various speaker to talk about the issue. The race issues were among…

The article describes how Professor of Dramatics Alton Williams how a minor role played by two African-American actors was important to the plot of the popular play, "Petrified Forest."

This article describes an event which was hosted by the Inter- American Institute at Westhampton college where a Brazilian lecturer spoke about her tolerance towards people of color mainly Indians, African-Americans and Portuguese.
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