Election of John R. McNiel as the Leader of the United Colored Democracy · Digital Harlem: Everyday Life 1915-1930

Title of event: Election of John R. McNiel as the Leader of the United Colored Democracy
Type of event: Meeting
Address of event: Election of John R. McNiel as the Leader of the United Colored Democracy Happened Entirely at 112, W 136th St
Report on event: Election of John R. McNiel as the Leader of the United Colored Democracy Sole event referenced by Insurgent Negro Democrats Condemn Commissioner Morton in Petition
Start date / time: April 2, 1925
Start (general time of day): Day (Evening)
End (general time of day): Unknown
Description: Hundreds of Democrats dissatisfied with Attorney Ferdinand Q. Morton's leadership of the United Colored Democracy met to censure the Attorney and elect John R.McNeil as the new leader. Speakers at the meeting included Cornelius Hughes, Oscar Waters and Irene Blackstone.