Volume 1, Issue 2 Page 6 New Zion Historical Committee ... “A Moment In History” Atrican-Americans made and make contributions! My pride as a lifelong, native-born African-American Ogdenite, of the 1922 era, is reflected in the enjoyment I find in reading of early Ogden. set My chagrin rests in the fact that every year, racial and ethnic minorities mentioned as being attracted becomane residents of early Ogden are confined to the Greek, Japanese, Chinese, Italian and Mexican immigrants, with no mention of the African-Americans who were also here during the period and before. A careful research of Utah and the history of the West, reveals that the African-American’s contributions to early Ogden’s work-ethic, and their contribution to success of Ogden’s business, and industry is well documented. Although African-Americans could not be considered “immigrants” since they were brought to the Americas in the early 1500’s to provide labor in the building of an early America’s agrarian economy, in Utah, their presence was felt as early as the earliest fur-traders, trappers, and explorers. Ogden can especially be proud of the fact that their precious, underpaid labor was demonstrated in various positions, in serving Junction City and the Union Pacific Railroad, well. My own parents, Scott and Gertrude Stewart, migrated to Ogden in 1913, and were know and respected not for the kind of work they performed, but for the content of their character and good citizenship, as taxpaying, Ogden City property owners all of their lives. Two churches during this era (in 1903 through 1915), were funded and erected by early Ogden blacks. One, was the Wall Avenue Baptist Church which was located on 27"" & Wall, and the other, the Embry Chapel A.M.E. Church (since torn down) was located near 29" and Pingree Avenue. Opportunities for blacks during the period were regulated by attitudes that we, in 1944, often forget. Nevertheless, it was in such an atmosphere, and because of these attitudes that many black businesses flourished. such as the famous “Porters & Waiters Club” (which serviced porters and waiters by the contract with the railroads), and there were other businesses such as barbershops, restaurants, and beauty shops. I find it intolerable not speak about this lack of inclusion of the African’s early history. For the African-American did, in their own unique and valuable way, provide much needed services, cultural contributions, and financial remuneration to the early Ogden community. Betty Stewart Moore is a life-long resident of Ogden. Once again, as we celebrated Black History Month in February, it is imperative that we ask ourselves this question, “are we making progress?” Are we, as individuals taking advantage of the opportunities made possible by the suffering and protests of our parents and grandparents? Are local and state governments ensuring that we have an equal share of quality education and fair treatment by upholding the laws they are sworn to obey? Are our nation’s leaders enacting legislation to ensure that every citizen has the chance to achieve their dreams? If you feel the answer to any of these questions is no, then it’s time to take a close look in the mirror and get up and get involved so next year at this time when we ask ourselves “are we making progress?’, we can, without hesitation say “yes!” Shut-in At Home ' : i G/0 py birthday fo... aed by FO... Sis. Bobbie McQueen Sis. Mattie Kelly Sis. Georgia Allen We are thankhd to God for Sis. Cherish Crawford March 1 Bro. Johnnie Dixon Bro. Clifton Hester Bro. Kentone Gafford uniting with us and for Bro. Leonard Sis. Sarah McClellan Deacon Harry Nunn, Sr. March 11 March 14 Bro. March Sis. Jimmie Bell Sis. Thelma Bester on renewing his Tucker Dea. Ray Finn acacia as Sis. Ruby Hester McKay Dee Hospital Michael Davis, Sr. membership as we all seek Sis. Lovey Hairston ete ae eer “If we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another.” (1John 1:7) Sis. Carrie Driver Sis. Cherise Weatherspoon Sis. Kelee Jones Sis. Betty Tucker 18 March 21 March — March March March 22 26 28 30 Sis. Dorothy Barlin Bro. Turon Humphrey Bro. Larry Dawson, Jr. Mt. Ogden Rehabilitation Center Bro. Mychael Williams Bro. Prince House Sis. Nichole Martin Bro. Bishop Tillman Sis. Ashleigh Davis Sis. Dora Herrera Dea. Bentley Christy Washington Terrace Nursing Center FOR OUR MILITARY Sis. Tonya Evans