From the Pittsburgh Courier, this article is describing Dr. Mordecai Johnson, the first African American president of Howard University, and President MacCracken of Vassar meeting to discuss the work done to ensure employment for “the race.” This translate to securing employment for Black people in the United States.
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Urban League Planning 21st Anniversary
The Pittsburgh Courier (1911-1950);
Dec 31, 1938; ProQuest
pg. 5
Dr. Mordecai Johnson and Vassar College President to Speak At Roger Smith Hotel
New York, Dec. 29—Dr. Mordecai Johnson of Howard University and Dr. Henry Noble McCracken, president of Vassar College, will be principal speakers at the annual dinner given by the New York Urban League on January 11 at The Roger Smith Hotel, 40 E. 41st street.
This will be the twenty-first anniversary of the founding of the Urban League and plans for an outstanding dinner have been prepared.
Various activities of the League will be discussed, particularly the work done in the past year in securing employment for the race.
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