African American literature, which circulated in the county, encouraged blacks to "push for better treatment."

Mr. Curtis also supported civil rights laws and encouraged blacks in his party.

The goal is to encourage blacks in the sciences at a time she says many are turning away from them.

Washington encouraged blacks to learn useful trades and not to aspire to equality with whites.

"Football's got a lot to do to encourage blacks and Asians."

He encouraged young blacks to go to college, to become lawyers and doctors and business owners.

They are trying to ignite voter-registration drives and encourage blacks to take control of their own communities.

Many wondered how they would be able to encourage other blacks to attend.

He also encouraged blacks not to desert the Republican Party.

By this means the supporters of colonization hoped to encourage free blacks to leave the state.