Addams writes about the strong racism asserting itself in America, blaming it on segregation and the lack of interaction between white and black people.
Addams' secretary tells Washington that she has included describing that Addams suggested her to become president of the National Association of Colored Women.
Woods congratulates Addams on her role at the Progressive Party Convention and offers his opinion on the situation of African-Americans and why he feels Theodore Roosevelt has a good solution for their problems.
Addams' argues that mob violence, and particularly lynching against African Americans in the South, erodes respect for the all among all groups and accomplishes nothing positive for any community that condones it.
Terrell tells Addams that she cannot sign a petition calling for the removal of African-American soldiers from Germany on accusations of abuse of women. Terrell believes that it is race prejudice.
