The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Afro-American Student Movements
Associated Archive Content : 19 results
A. Philip Randolph Institute Orientation AgendaThis document outlines the schedule of events during the A. Philip Randolph Institute orientation, an organization focused on racial equality and economic justice. |
America's Chief Moral DilemmaDr. King's address to the Hungry Club highlights an array of issues that relate to America's "Moral Dilemma." Dr. King explains the three major evil dilemmas that face the nation: war, poverty, and racism. |
Birmingham Desegregation Settlement AgreementDr. King reviews the settlement made between the City of Birmingham and civil rights protesters. This agreement includes the integration of lunch counters, sitting rooms, restrooms, and water fountains within ninety days. |
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. |
Current MagazineThis Current Magazine issue on racism in the U.S. features an article "Is Direct Action Necessary" by Dr. King, as well as pieces by James Meredith, James Reston, and others. |
Excerpts from The Negro and the American DreamIn this address to the Charlotte, North Carolina branch of the NAACP, Dr. King outlines five actions that Negroes must address in order to ensure their own first-class citizenship. |
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 John Lewis to MLKIn this letter, John Lewis requests a loan for the amount of $10,000 from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference so that the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee can meet their payroll and cover pressing bills. He then speaks on the importance of continuous dialogue between the SCLC and SNCC. |
Letter from Lyman Farrar to Ralph David Abernathy regarding Advice and CounselMr. Farrar writes to Dr. Abernathy for advice and cousel in an effort to contact Negro colleges in the United States. Mr. Farrar would like to make a personal contribution for a cause in which he explains in an enclosure. |
Letter from Michael Williams to MLKThe Chairman of the Society of African and Afro-American Students, at the University of Pennsylvania, extends an invitation to Dr. King to come speak with students during "Black Week." |
Letter From MLK to Mr. BerkowitzDr. King responds to a request for information regarding demonstrations in Montgomery. |
Letter from MLK to Victoria GistDr. King apologizes for a belated reply and says he hopes the State Youth Congress meeting was successful. King was invited to be banquet speaker. |
Letter from Samuel F. Daly to MLKThe author suggests Dr. King reclaim his leadership of the civil rights movement from Stokely Carmichael and Rap Brown. |
Letter from Secretary to Daniel C. ThompsonDr. King's Secretary writes Dr. Daniel Thompson of Howard University and encloses a foreword written by Dr. King, discussing violence and the philosophies of Mahatma Gandhi. |
Letter from William W. Boyer to MLKThis Letter from William W. Boyer, Chairman of the Convocations Committee, to Dr. King informs Dr. King the transcription of his "Future of Integration" speech to the Kansas State University academic community has arrived. A copy of the transcription will be published in Issues 1968. |
MLK on Student Sit-InsDr. King applauds the students participating in sit-in demonstrations and states that the leaders must develop a strategy for victory. He suggests topics for discussion including: creating an organization, a nationwide selective buying campaign, training for jail not bail, further exploration of nonviolence, and taking the freedom struggle into every community without exception. These suggestions led to the formation of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC). |
MSGR. Victor G. Moser's Statements Relating to Selma-Montgomery MarchVictor G. Moser recounts the activities that took place during the march on Montgomery ,which was one of a serious, dedicated, even religious commitment to a project which would really bring out the serious injustice being perpetrated upon a persecuted and disadvantaged people. |
Telegram from MLK to H. Rap BrownIn this telegram, Dr. King tells H. Rap Brown that he will undertake all measures to stop Brown being denied free movement and basic constitutional rights. |
The Southern Patriot: Today's Hero The Negro ChildThis column highlights the brave children who endured the hardships of hostile mobs as they blazed the trail for school integration. |