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The Negro SpeaksSeveral prominent African Americans describe the issues that plague the black community. Some of these issues include poverty, segregation, civil rights and race relations. |
The Plain Dealer: Dr. King Here Today to Gauge TensionsThis article, printed in "The Plain Dealer," provides a brief history of Dr. King and details the plans he had for Cleveland, OH. |
The Story of Snick"From Freedom High to Black Power," by Gene Roberts, describes the opposing views voiced by SNCC and Dr. King regarding the civil rights movement. SNCC asserts a message of violence and black power, while Dr. King promotes a philosophy of love and nonviolence. |
Transcript of National Educational Television's For Freedom NowFor Freedom Now, with host Dr. Kenneth Clark, is television’s first exchange of ideas by the leaders of five organizations engaged in securing full civil rights for Negroes. Featured guests are Dr. King of SCLC, Whitney Young of the National Urban League, James Farmer of CORE, James Forman of SNCC, and Roy Wilkins of the NAACP. |
Transcript: Press Conference USARobert Lodge questions Dr. King about the future and past of the Civil Rights Movement during a Press Conference USA recording. |
Two Noted Rights Workers Added to Staff of SCEFThis article explains Ella J. Baker and John R. Salter were added to the New Orleans based Southern Christian Educational Fund shortly before its headquarters were raided by more than 100 policemen on October 4th. |
U.S. News & World Report: Negro Leaders Tell Their Plans for '64Past, present and future efforts in the area of civil rights are discussed in interviews of five organizational leaders in the civil rights movement. These leaders are: Whitney M. Young, Jr. of the National Urban League, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. of the SCLC, Roy Wilkins of the NAACP, James L. Farmer of CORE, and James Forman of SNCC. |
Vote No on State Question 409 – Oklahoma NAACPDr. King and other civil rights leaders state their opinions regarding ballot question 409, the "right to work" law. All of the civil rights leaders encourage Negro readers to vote against passing his law because it will not benefit the Negro worker. |
Walter Reuther Remarks at the March on WashingtonWalter P. Reuther, President of the International Union, UAW, expounds upon the cause of freedom and democracy in America from the perception of the external world. Reuther highlights the rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and how they have been denied to African Americas living as "second-class" citizens. He further discusses the necessary duties of the United States Congress to recognize and initiate civil rights programs. |