The Ohio Federation is a grand and glorious band
Of noble colored women who invade this fatherland;
They have taken a grand stand in making a demand
For their offspring of this land justice.
They are making a great sacrifice, but mean to win the prize;
Makes no difference what it costs them they mean to live or try
To make the future better, or they will know the reason why;
The only thing they're asking now is justice.
We will let the awful past alone and act as we call wise;
We are willing to work hard and make most any sacrifice
Or do anything we can to help our race to rise,
But all we ask at any hands is justice.
We feel that we are right in making this demand,
Our fathers worked and shed their blood to make this country grand;
They have fought in every battle and are willing yet to stand,
And all they ask this country now is justice.
We think at last we have a friend in Roosevelt, the president;
He stands for right, a hero bold, as he knows all races have a soul,
As chief executive of this land he makes this stern and last demand,
And means it, too — for every man justice.
As women of Ohio state we open up a broader gate,
And ask each state to federate, and this will make us stronger;
When every state is organized and all are fighting for this prize;
Then you will hear our women loudly cry, we must have justice.
The Ohio Federation is a grand and glorious band
Of noble colored women who invade this fatherland;
They have taken a grand stand in making a demand
For their offspring of this land justice.
They are making a great sacrifice, but mean to win the prize;
Makes no difference what it costs them they mean to live or try
To make the future better, or they will know the reason why;
The only thing they're asking now is justice.
We will let the awful past alone and act as we call wise;
We are willing to work hard and make most any sacrifice
Or do anything we can to help our race to rise,
But all we ask at any hands is justice.
We feel that we are right in making this demand,
Our fathers worked and shed their blood to make this country grand;
They have fought in every battle and are willing yet to stand,
And all they ask this country now is justice.
We think at last we have a friend in Roosevelt, the president;
He stands for right, a hero bold, as he knows all races have a soul,
As chief executive of this land he makes this stern and last demand,
And means it, too — for every man justice.
As women of Ohio state we open up a broader gate,
And ask each state to federate, and this will make us stronger;
When every state is organized and all are fighting for this prize;
Then you will hear our women loudly cry, we must have justice.
Of noble colored women who invade this fatherland;
They have taken a grand stand in making a demand
For their offspring of this land justice.
They are making a great sacrifice, but mean to win the prize;
Makes no difference what it costs them they mean to live or try
To make the future better, or they will know the reason why;
The only thing they're asking now is justice.
We will let the awful past alone and act as we call wise;
We are willing to work hard and make most any sacrifice
Or do anything we can to help our race to rise,
But all we ask at any hands is justice.
We feel that we are right in making this demand,
Our fathers worked and shed their blood to make this country grand;
They have fought in every battle and are willing yet to stand,
And all they ask this country now is justice.
We think at last we have a friend in Roosevelt, the president;
He stands for right, a hero bold, as he knows all races have a soul,
As chief executive of this land he makes this stern and last demand,
And means it, too — for every man justice.
As women of Ohio state we open up a broader gate,
And ask each state to federate, and this will make us stronger;
When every state is organized and all are fighting for this prize;
Then you will hear our women loudly cry, we must have justice.
The Ohio Federation is a grand and glorious band
Of noble colored women who invade this fatherland;
They have taken a grand stand in making a demand
For their offspring of this land justice.
They are making a great sacrifice, but mean to win the prize;
Makes no difference what it costs them they mean to live or try
To make the future better, or they will know the reason why;
The only thing they're asking now is justice.
We will let the awful past alone and act as we call wise;
We are willing to work hard and make most any sacrifice
Or do anything we can to help our race to rise,
But all we ask at any hands is justice.
We feel that we are right in making this demand,
Our fathers worked and shed their blood to make this country grand;
They have fought in every battle and are willing yet to stand,
And all they ask this country now is justice.
We think at last we have a friend in Roosevelt, the president;
He stands for right, a hero bold, as he knows all races have a soul,
As chief executive of this land he makes this stern and last demand,
And means it, too — for every man justice.
As women of Ohio state we open up a broader gate,
And ask each state to federate, and this will make us stronger;
When every state is organized and all are fighting for this prize;
Then you will hear our women loudly cry, we must have justice.