This 1937 article reports on a Philadelphia conference discussing the need for realistic school curriculums tailored to African American students' economic and social realities. Bayard Rustin, then a student participated in cultural activities during the event.
During the 1930's African American education faced systemic neglect and racial barriers. The conference emphasized practical training aligned with existing job opportunities for Black communities, critiqued outdated church leadership, and advocated cultural understanding and social integration amid segregation.
Harris, Ed. 1937. "Ed Cators Callenge to Offer "Realistic" Curriculums to Students: Seek Proper Approcah in School Field Educational Field Problems Theme of Cheyney 2-DaySeminar COLLEGES JUSTIFIED More Emphasis Urged in Field of Business Education for Negro." Philadelphia Tribune (1912-), Oct 21, 3. https://login.ezproxy.princeton.edu/login?url=https://www.proquest.com/newspapers/ed-cators-callenge-offer-realistic-curriculums/docview/531466359/se-2.
