The Role of the Negro
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| Name | Grade (2001 – 02) | School (2001 – 02) |
|---|---|---|
| Bailey, Briana | 8 | St. Regis |
| Iyamu, Oghosa | 7 | St. Monica |
| Johnson, Danielle | 8 | Raytown South Middle |
| Johnson, Jackie | 8 | Raytown Middle |
| Jones, Shada | 7 | Center Middle |
| McFadden, DaSha | 9 | Westport Edison Charter |
| Mitchell, Tiffany | 8 | Central Middle |
| Pauley, Reaundra | 7 | St. Monica |
| Primers, Shawnté | 7 | Ervin Middle |
| Walker, Jessica | 7 | Southwest Charter |
Missouri owes its greatness to many diverse races, nationalities and creeds. In our state people from all backgrounds have mixed their heritage, blood, brawn and brains to create a home for themselves and their children.
For too long the contributions of blacks to the development for Missouri have been ignored. Textbooks, written history and popular accounts have omitted, distorted, or stereotyped black Americans.
It is hoped that this article will help all Missourians to regard blacks as human beings who, under the most disheartening conditions, have contributed much to make Missouri the great state it is today.
By closing some of the gaps in the history of our state, this article should help replace error with truth and myth with reality. It should give to black people a sense of identity with Missouri’s history, a feeling of pride in their accomplishments and a heightened satisfaction in their self-image.