The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Afro-Americans and Mass Media
Associated Archive Content : 23 results
Answers in the American WayThis text derives from a television show outlining the facts of the Black Panther Party. In attendance were civil rights activist like Dr. King, Stokely Carmichael, H. Rapp Brown and their affiliates within the Civil Rights Movement. |
Blue Spiral NotebookContained in this notebook is a draft of Dr. King's statement to Judge James E. Webb following his arrest during the Rich's Magnolia Tea Room Sit-In. There is also an outline of a letter to female students who were arrested during the sit-in. On other pages a child practices handwriting. |
Foreward by MLK: Famous Negro American SeriesDr. King discusses the contributions of Negro Americans to American society, past and present, in this foreward for the publication: Famous Negro American Series. |
Invitation from Frederick Williams to MLKFrederick Williams, Director of the New York City Board of Education, asks Dr. King to appear as a guest speaker on the board's new television station, WNYC-TV. |
Jo Marks writes Harry Belafonte Regarding Civil Rights HelpJo Marks writes Mr. Harry Belafonte a lengthy letter about the civil rights situation in Houston and to request that he perform at the Astrodome. |
Letter from a Disillusioned Supporter to MLKAn anonymous author, who identifies himself as a "white Jew," explains his decision to withdraw financial support from Negro organizations and causes. The reasons for his lack of support include the death of two Jews in Philadelphia, who died aiding the Negro cause, and the rioting in cities. |
Letter from Bayard Rustin to MLKBayard Rustin writes to Dr. King inviting him to attend a conference sponsored by the A. Philip Randolph Education Fund. The conference focuses on "The Role of Press in a Period of Social Crisis." |
Letter from Bill Daniels to Dora McDonaldBill Daniels, the editorial cartoonist for WSB Radio and Television, responded to a letter he received from Ms. Dora McDonald concerning a cartoon. He suggested that she have her television adjusted, as the cartoon is "by no means a negro." |
Letter from Dora McDonald to Bill DanielsDora McDonald writes Bill Daniels, of WSB-TV, expressing outrage over a cartoon depicting overt racism in a court of law. |
Letter From Elaine Kennedy to MLK Regarding the MediaIn this document Kennedy, a medical secretary, writes to Dr. King expressing her political concern in reference to the use of racial designations in the media. |
Letter From George Patton Jr. to MLKGeorge Patton expresses his disdain to Dr. King about the names that whites call "Black Americans" and offers a list of names that blacks should be "referred to as." |
Letter from Georgia Miller to MLKGeorgia Miller informs Reverend Abernathy and Reverend Young that she can no longer contribute funds to the SCLC due to their support of the New Politics group. |
Letter from Samuel Starr to MLKMr. Starr shares his thoughts regarding the "negro people," suggesting they go back to Africa and organize civilization under Dr. King's leadership. |
Malcolm X Trio Still Marking Time Waiting for TrialThis article documents the legal aftermath of the assassination of Malcolm X on February 21, 1965. It also discusses the three men accused of the killing and reports comments made by the lawyers involved in the case. |
Raphael Gould Thanks MLK For SupportGould thanks Dr. King for his letter of support to the Clergymen's Emergency Committee in Vietnam. Gould further approves of King's dialogue printed in Playboy Magazine and encourages him to go on late night TV interview shows to reach a larger population of Americans. |
Ronnie Williams 23rd AnniversaryThis flyer promotes the Ronnie Williams 23rd Anniversary concert at Symphony Hall in Newark. The featured performers include the 5 Blind Boys of Alabama, Shirley Caesar and the Reverend James Cleveland. |
SCLC Resolution on Afro-American UnityIn this resolution approved at its Tenth Annual Convention, SCLC affirms the need for Afro-American unity. The organization commits to conduct regional unity conferences involving all sectors of the Negro community, hold Identity Workshops on history and culture, and develop economic and political power so that Negroes can own and control their own communities. The resolution concludes by affirming the importance of black spiritual power, economic power, and political power. |
SCLC's Operation Breadbasket - Quarterly ReportThe SCLC issued this comprehensive quarterly report on the activities of Operation Breadbasket. Operation Breadbasket focused on acquiring jobs and economic development for the Negro community through contract negotiations and boycotts. |
Stanley Levison Suggests Use of RadioStanley D. Levison, New York businessman and close friend to Dr. King, suggests to increase the use of radio as a means to reach masses of American citizens in the fight for civil rights. |
Survey from Jack Hillhouse to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. about Mass Communications MediaThis incomplete survey form is from a graduate student, Jack Hillhouse, seeking to understand the connection, if any, between mass communications media and race riots, demonstrations, and disturbances. |
Telegram from Berry Gordy, Jr. to MLKPresident of Motown Record Corporation, Berry Gordy, Jr., awaits Dr. King's decision on the album, "The Great March on Washington." |
Telegram from MLK to Berry GordyDr. King congratulates Berry Gordy, Jr. for being awarded the Business Achievement Award from the Interracial Council for Business Opportunity. |
Telegram from MLK to Robert SarnoffDr. King commends Robert Sarnoff and NBC for sponsoring Harry Belafonte's guest role on the "Tonight Show." |