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"The National Colored Woman's Congress," Jan. 1896
the establishment of reformatories and institutions for the orphans, the
aged, and the infirm, not excepting those institutions that have steadily
adhered to the broadest of philanthropic principles, and thrown wide
their doors to suffering humanity regardless of color, past condition or
creed.
Realizing the gravity of our social and economic condition, and the
wide influences of our teachers in assisting in the formation of the
character of our children,
Resolved, That we urge upon those in authority to exercise the
greatest diligence in selecting trained, competent teachers, who are
imbued with the love and true spirit of their work. Further we urge upon
parents the necessity of co-operating with the teachers in all matters
that pertain to the successful development of those intrusted to their
care.
Resolved, That in order to secure healthful bodies in which to
contain healthful minds and souls we do heartily encourage all
teachers, parents and guardians to make physical culture a prominent
feature in their training of our youth.
WHEREAS, since every race must possess intelligence, energy,
industry and enterprise in order that it may rank among the great and
powerful races of the world, and,
WHEREAS, we feel that the life and prosperity of the home
depends largely upon its women who are entrusted with its making,
therefore be it
Resolved, That we endorse and encourage every phase of higher
and industrial education and urge all persons to take such training as
will elevate and make the noblest types of woman and man, and thus
fit themselves for the actual responsibilities of life.
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