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James Lee Dickey: An Analysis of One African-American's Leadership in Jim Crow TexasMain MenuJames Lee Dickey: An Analysis of One African American's Leadership in Jim Crow TexasIntroductionSlave No MoreFreedman after Bondage 1865 - 1955African American LeadershipContenders for the TitleJames Lee DickeyThe Leadership of James Lee DickeyLocations in Dr. James Lee Dickey's StoryGoogle locations for Dr. Dickey's BiographyMaureen Grayab288c53aefb942d3e6102c32f4d6e3a10268d3b
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12018-04-07T02:59:35-07:00Maureen Grayab288c53aefb942d3e6102c32f4d6e3a10268d3b197012plain2018-06-12T02:52:28-07:00Maureen Grayab288c53aefb942d3e6102c32f4d6e3a10268d3bWashington believed African Americans would gain respect from Southern whites when they were competitive economically. He wanted Negroes to develop their talents, demonstrate that they were the best at those abilities, and affluent whites and African Americans would want to hire them or purchase their products. Thereafter they would make a profit, purchase property, gain the respect of the rest of the world. If opportunities led a Negro to a liberal arts education and a profession, he would achieve even greater respect. Dr. Dickey believed the same. He had begun as an Industrial Arts teacher and found the path to medical school.
Because acquiring capital for African American businesses was difficult, Dickey created a chapter of the Texas Negro Chamber of Commerce in Taylor. The NCC taught black entrepreneurs practical business skills, assisted them in acquiring capital, and helped other members find the necessary items to open shop.
The Negro Chamber of Commerce also acted as a liaison between black citizens and the white community.
Magnolia Dickey founded the Welfare Women’s Auxiliary Committee to provide assistance for both men and women. They raised funds to construct a community center for gatherings on the south side of town whether the events were business conferences, medical conferences, talent shows, parties, or civic meetings. Other than churches, it was the only location that could house large groups.