"Now It's Carter's Time to Help Blacks", November 16, 1976

1976-11-16

1970-1979

Newspaper op-ed describing they ways in which Black voters in Wisconsin played a decisive role in Jimmy Carter's victory in the state. They turned out in record numbers and voted overwhelmingly for Carter, helping him to win by a narrow margin. Becaused of this, Black leaders called on Carter to respond to their proposals, including more representation in government and a reversal of the Nixon-Ford neglect of Black communities. 2 pages.

Political participation
African Americans--Civil rights
Voter registration
African Americans--Politics and government
Presidents

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Voter Education Project Organizational Records

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Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Wisconsin--Milwaukee

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