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Burlington Self-Survey on Human Relations: Transcript of radio program, 1950
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Page -3 Mrs. Schramm - Our report revealed that 6 out of every 10 Negro family heads in Burlington are employed in common labor and service occupations. Although manufacturing yields the highest average wages, there is practically no representation of Negroes in this industry. Announcer - What is the social participation of the Negro families in Burlington? Mrs. Schramm - Extremely limited, insofar as social organizations of the larger community is concerned. Most social participation of the Negro families in Burlington is largely within the Negro community itself. Only 6 to 8% were members of such a general community group as the PTA or YMCA or YWCA. The largest representation in organizations of the general community was in labor unions, with 14% of Negroes belonging. Announcer - What are the attitudes of the Negro family in reference to their relationships with the city, the neighborhood, schools and public officials? Mrs. Schramm - Generally favourable. There is, on the other hand, a substantial feeling toward practices of racial discrimination which are associated with a variety of community situations. The practices of places for eating and drinking in the city constitute an important area of sensitivity and resentment. Announcer - Would you say, then , that the position of the Negro group in Burlington is restricted? Mrs. Shramm - Yes, restricted.. and limited opportunity.. in spite of a community situation of stability and lack of conflict in race relations. But that will be further explained by other members of the committee Announcer - Thank you, Mrs. Schramm for your report on the Negro family in Burlington. Let's turn now to Rev. Chapman, chairman of the committee on Public Accommodations. Rev. Chapman, how many establishments were covered in this section of the survey? Rev. Chapman - 143, 62% of which are eating and drinking places. 27% fall in the personal service category .. such as beauty parlors and barber shops. The other 11% are entertainment enterprises such as theaters, bowling alleys, etc. Announcer - What is the over-all picture of public accommodations for Negroes in Burlington? Rev. Chapman - One of discrimination and restricted service. The
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Page -3 Mrs. Schramm - Our report revealed that 6 out of every 10 Negro family heads in Burlington are employed in common labor and service occupations. Although manufacturing yields the highest average wages, there is practically no representation of Negroes in this industry. Announcer - What is the social participation of the Negro families in Burlington? Mrs. Schramm - Extremely limited, insofar as social organizations of the larger community is concerned. Most social participation of the Negro families in Burlington is largely within the Negro community itself. Only 6 to 8% were members of such a general community group as the PTA or YMCA or YWCA. The largest representation in organizations of the general community was in labor unions, with 14% of Negroes belonging. Announcer - What are the attitudes of the Negro family in reference to their relationships with the city, the neighborhood, schools and public officials? Mrs. Schramm - Generally favourable. There is, on the other hand, a substantial feeling toward practices of racial discrimination which are associated with a variety of community situations. The practices of places for eating and drinking in the city constitute an important area of sensitivity and resentment. Announcer - Would you say, then , that the position of the Negro group in Burlington is restricted? Mrs. Shramm - Yes, restricted.. and limited opportunity.. in spite of a community situation of stability and lack of conflict in race relations. But that will be further explained by other members of the committee Announcer - Thank you, Mrs. Schramm for your report on the Negro family in Burlington. Let's turn now to Rev. Chapman, chairman of the committee on Public Accommodations. Rev. Chapman, how many establishments were covered in this section of the survey? Rev. Chapman - 143, 62% of which are eating and drinking places. 27% fall in the personal service category .. such as beauty parlors and barber shops. The other 11% are entertainment enterprises such as theaters, bowling alleys, etc. Announcer - What is the over-all picture of public accommodations for Negroes in Burlington? Rev. Chapman - One of discrimination and restricted service. The
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