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general the so-called alliances between Negroes and elements of the white community do not serve the interests of Negroes; indeed, they are not genuine alliances. They are ad hoc arrangements to use the Negro vote to elect certain white politicans.

2. Negroes must avoid marriage to any political party.

3. Negroes must initiate and support massive programs of political and civic education - teaching the masses not only the mechanics of voting but the benefits of the political process as well.

4. Negroes must initiate issues as well as react to them.

5. Negroes must not forget race consciousness as long as they are the victims of racism. If in fact the issue is forgotten by Negroes, the social order will continue to sanctify the established system that excludes Negroes from free and equal participation and consideration.