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Show August 1974 The Broad Ax Continued this, as shown by from Page6 Page his race for the 1 legislature honors, Bruce has been a faithful hewer of wood and -drawer of water jn the G.O.P. but when it corfies to climbing up the ladder of fame, he is called down. The colored man is-good enough for a vote catcher, catching an office ‘‘but he when it comes to is overlooked.’ ” Do you “catch on?” The overall impression | got from the original August 31, 1895 edition and the smattering of other papers read is one of optimism. They THE see seemed to react in a positive manner to the oppression they certainly must have felt at that time. | believe that a definite attempt was being made to fit the scheme of thinas in white the way from a party for high and elementary school graduates, to a Pioneer day political purposes, aided parade. detailed account The paper the of a when it was not yet ready for them. In. his address directed to the colored people. ot Utah, Mr. Taylor said: “We -want you to act for the living present, to exhibit your independence Hut with a great deal! our abili:y. of reluctancy we ‘are compelled at. this time and on this occasion to | of the | write in disparagement But we deem! people of this city. it our solemn daty to do so for the! Broad Ax hae never hesitated since | it made its first appearance in| hewing tothe line and letting ane fad where they may. chips of thought, and do the right, and thereby assist to break down the race prejudice that yet lingers in spite of its “with the American people.” If 7he Broad Ax of whole community in offering a. voice for organizations and movements. ‘today, under the guidance of Robert Williams can in some way live up to the goals of its predecessor, it will continue to be a worthwhile SALT this city and state to the best of! America Along with articles coming out in support of candidates or discussing government policy, they had common interest articles. They ranged all COLOR LINE IN LAKE CITY. Ox the lat of July, 1896, “wej became a resident of this city and | we began the publication of the | Broad Ax on August Sist of the same year. And from that time to! the present we have endeavored to! sound the praises of the people of ; - enterprise. WHEN THEY ARE READY FOR THE Boy scours, WILL BOY THE SscOoUTS BE RE“‘pY FOR “The Tribune has had its share of misunder-’ The Black Journalist In The White Media By standings notably C.L. Williams had “Viewed as one of the few Black journalists in Salt Lake, | feel 1 have an obligation to my people to do the best | can to promote numerous. lems stem On age to the local Black populace: a problem that Verdo Thomas, a young largely overdue in Black at journalist in the local area confrontations: with from mentioned irate Black that these prob- plain misrepresentations about and Mormon and people The Salt Lake Tribune told The Broad Ax in a personal interview that the paper he works for. the issueof the church Verdo Boy Scouts. ant pointed the, out- that The Tribune has handled the story quite well. “They have provided in-depth reporting while, on the other hand, the Deseret News has intended to neglect. the coverage. subject Presently working rather as the than make-up editor at Tribune, “/erdo hopes to eventually go into broadcasting. He feels there is more.of an oppor- tunityto use creativity in telecommunications. Verdo noted that people pee get bad vibes about racial stories and there is a type of ‘‘causa- “As an editor, especially a Black editor, there is an advantage in selecting and publishing a He formerly worked as a “rim man’ on say: that. and dissatisfied Youth local Rewspapers Utopia.” have Movement) settled into sort the of a “Presently there isn’t such a thing as unsatisfied or dissullusioned factions in the nation— only good. or petty trends such as streaking or .. the contended happy life of 66- "year old prostitute named Dolly.” On his impressions of The Broad Ax, Verdo mentioned that the magazine needs more improvement in its layout.and more writers for different styles. ‘THe magazine is produced and written by Black people for the benefit of Black people, although it is read by a large percentage of the white population.” copy great many stories. that could have a potential © impact on the community.’’ commented Verdo. “The type of editing |’m involved with does not are making - paper.” an earnest attempt to give an objec- angry desk, a job he was placed into on convenience. tive effect’’ within individuals spreading ill feelings between Blacks and whites. ‘“Although the Tribune has tended to feign awareness 01 The Black community in the past, they are casting tive account on events in the: Salt Lake Black bleed she Al | would because of the decline of many distrubed and frustrated racial events, (including the facade the ‘establishment has placed in front of America’ s giving it full isn’t very bias. The Tribune won't kill any local” stories about Black people or Black. events.’ “On the other hand stories about racial violence or various other Black newsshouldn ‘tbe covered all the time.’ aside all feelings or opinions of their own and account for this negligence, when a story was to be published. the. media lend more space and give better coverlacking Black clergymen.”’ Verdo influence the news media.” “| would like to see has been greatly this state." with in the church section whose editor has THEN? give me that kind of power, although | do control, to an extent what will be printed in the “The loca: papers have been somewhat ignoring national Black events that come across the wires of the news services. “Although | cannot The “The difference between The Broad Ax and — Tribune is that the Black magazine ‘is designed for a specific messages. The Tribune audience with is for general. specific interest, primarily for the majority of the people.” Verdo concluded, expressing his concern for The Broad Ax. ‘‘The magazine should do more stories within the community.” It must “deal’”’ ‘with the oppressive white society, but not lose sight of its goals. ‘“The goal of The Broad Ax is to serve as a communicative and informative organ for the Black community.” - |
