The Martin Luther King Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change
Afro-Americans - Social Conditions
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Letter from Howard Moore Jr. to MLKMr. Moore, of the Atlanta law firm Hollowell, Ward, Moore & Alexander, congratulates Dr. King on receiving of the Nobel Peace Prize. He goes on to encourage Dr. King and the SCLC to "establish a full fledge non-sectarian four year college and graduate school." |
Letter from Howard R. Neville to MLKMichigan State provost, Howard Neville, tells Dr. King that Dr. Robert Green is available for a one year leave of absence for the Neighborhood Leader Training Program. |
Letter from Indian Agency to Harper & RowIn this letter, the writer requests permission to translate Dr. King's book "Why We Can't Wait" into Marahati, one of the regional languages in India. The author mentions that some of the social problems in India are similar problems "the Negro" faced in the United States. |
Letter from Julian Bond to MLKCo-Chairman Julian Bond welcomes Dr. King and other members of the SCLC to the National Conference for New Politics. Bond also comments on past civil rights victories, and he mentions future organizational directions. |
Letter from Laurie Bush to MLKLaurie Bush writes to Dr. King requesting information about the Civil Rights Movement for his or her research paper. |
Letter from Leroy R. WeinerLeroy R. Weiner writes Mr. Harry Belafonte addressing a recent appeal made on behalf of the organization SNCC. |
Letter from Lessie Robinson to MLK Regarding SegregationMrs. Robinson informs Dr. King of the difficulty in finding a good job in segregated Graceville, FL. |
Letter from M. L. Teer Regarding Housing ConditionsM. L. Teer writes a letter to Senator Robert F. Kennedy on behalf of her nephew, Robert Williams of Chicago, IL. |
Letter from M.J. McGrayle to MLKM.J. McGrayle from Chicago expresses his or her concerns to Dr. King. McGrayle does not understand some of the actions of African Americans and disagrees with Dr. King's marches. The author believes that many of the events taking place within the Civil Rights Movement are further separating the races, as "black people are afraid of" whites. As a white person, McGrayle states, "I lived in Birmingham, Ala[bama] and took the colored peoples part," though now in disagreement, will "do nothing more for the colored people." |
Letter from Margaret Long to MLKMargaret Long asks Dr. King to reconsider his plans for the demonstration in Washington, D.C. She expresses that though she understands why Dr. King advocates for demonstrations, she does not believe it will be advantageous. |
Letter from MLK and Others to H. BrownellDr. King and other prominent clergymen "urgently request" a conference with U.S. Attorney General Brownell to discuss discrimination against bus passengers. |
Letter from MLK to Delta Sigma ThetaThis letter is in response to and appreciation of a contribution in the amount of $150 made, to the SCLC, by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority. |
Letter from MLK to FDR IIIDr. King expresses his appreciation for the contribution of $1,000.00 made by Franklin D. Roosevelt III to the SCLC. |
Letter from MLK to Hal LenkeDr. King thanks Hal Lenke for investigating the situation in Huntsville, Alabama and reporting his findings to SCLC. He is currently considering Lenke's suggestions. Lenke later coordinated press relations for Resurrection City, the Poor People’s Campaign encampment in Washington, DC. |
Letter from MLK to Mr. Arthur FlemmingDr. King is writing to express his deep appreciation for Mr. Flemming's contribution to the SCLC. He states that because of the contributors continuing support, the initiatives of the SCLC can persist forward. |
Letter from MLK to President JohnsonDr. King requests government assistance for the impoverished communities of the Mississippi Delta. He then provides a course of action to improve the standard of living within those communities. |
Letter from MLK to Rev. BartosThis undated draft of a letter by Dr. King focuses on the discrepancies of medical care and academic admissions "well known by Southern Negroes." |
Letter from MLK to Robert Lewis Jr.Dr. King expounds on Mr. Lewis' experiences and how they directly correlate with the effects of the racial divide. Dr. King further explicates the emotional stress that one faces as a child of both Africa and America. |
Letter from MLK to The Farmington Ministerial AssociationThis letter, dated January 30, 1967, was sent from Dr. King to the Farming Ministerial Association. In this letter, he thanks them for their contribution and apologizes for responding late. Their letter was accidentally placed in a folder entitled "Letters to be filed". He further goes on to state how he wishes they, along with other loyal contributors could know more directly how important their support is to the SCLC and all that it stands for. |
Letter from MLK to Vice President Richard NixonDr. King and fellow clergymen commend Vice President Nixon on his work bringing attention to the suffering Hungarian refugees in Austria. They urge him to take a similar trip to the South and meet with the thousands of victims of racial oppression. |
Letter from Mrs. Mildred Yacks to MLKMildred Yacks writes Dr. King, complimenting him on his character but shares her belief that King's efforts are useless unless he redirects the youth. |
Letter from Phyllis Light to the NAACPMrs. Light argues that the goals of the NAACP are too low. She compares the efforts of the movement to those of Hitler, Mussolini, Napoleon, and Caesar. Because of these comparisons, Mrs. Light promotes segregation amongst the races and accuses educated African Americans of abandoning their culture. |
Letter from Robert Johnson to MLKThe author requests Dr. King to encourage black people to put away their wickedness so the Lord can take care of them. |
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. |
Letter from the KKK Kids to MLKAn anonymous member of The K.K.K. Kids writes Dr. King expressing that he or she believes Dr. King to be "a very ignorant person." |
Letter from the National Committee Against Discrimination in HousingMr. Rutledge and Mr. Wood inform several civil rights activists of the practices of the New York City housing agencies to exclude African Americans and Puerto Rican Americans from upper level administrative posts. |
Letter of White Opposition to MLKA gentleman by the name of David writes to Dr. King expressing his belief that segregation is the "best way to avoid dating, dancing, sex and marriage" between Negroes and whites. |
Letter to Dr. King from Elder G.W. WatkinsElder G. W. Watkins writes Dr. King requesting that he and his organization join the fight to regain Cassius Clay's (Muhammad Ali) title as the Heavy Weight Boxing Champion of the World. |
Letter to the Public of Montgomery, AlabamaThe ministerial leaders of Montgomery address the problems of discrimination and segregation within the city's bus system. The ministers form a plan of action to eliminate such practices and attain a equal society for all. |
Look Magazine: Can Johnson Win His Other War?The Office of Economic Opportunity republished this spotlight on President Johnson's War on Poverty from Look Magazine in June 1967. The editors discuss the "poverty of opportunity" plaguing nearly 1 in every 6 Americans, saying that Johnson's War on Poverty makes an attempt to combat the economic conditions of America's most vulnerable, including Negro Americans. The articles also shed light on the numerous shortcomings the Johnson Administration-supported legislation has encountered amongst legislators and the American public. |