"Opportunity is a venture inspired by a long insistent demand, both general and specific, for a journal of Negro life that would devote itself religiously to an interpretation of the social problems of the Negro population....The policy of Opportunity will be definitely constructive. It will aim to present, objectively, facts of Negro life. It hopes, thru an analysis of these social questions to provide a basis of understanding; encourage interracial co-operation in the working out of these problems." (Vol. 1, No. 2, 1)

Compiled by Erica R. Bahls (Class of ‘06, Davidson College).