In outlining the program of The Reflector, we made loud the boast that we could not bring you all of the news, but that we could present to you that which was closest to you. We are proud of that boast and it sums up, in a few words, our aim. It was a statement, meant for real citizens and honest- to goodness race lovers who enjoy community pride and a keen sense of loyalty to worthwhile negro endeavors. It has been proven, beyond doubt, that such folks as those just described did receive the message and sincerely believed in the same. Our circulation shows plainly that we are giving that which the readers want. It was our boast and your co-operation that enable us to say proudly, "This is your paper."

We attempt to create civic pride; each week we present comments on your problems, on current problems; the "Open Forum" is your medium of protest, of expression of opinion; the society column is a log of your social activities; each part in the paper is yours; no single column, no certain page, the entire paper is yours.

No, space does not allow us the advantage of giving you the latest stock reports; we cannot afford a music and book critic at present, nor do we feature latest scandals or sporting news, but we have made this your organ of expression, your newspaper because it makes itself interested in your local problems; it enjoys your social activities with you, in a word, it is a service that truly "reflects the spirit of the community."