1989-03-09
Newspaper article discussing the resignation of Lee Atwater, chairman of the Republican National Committee, from the board of trustees of Howard University after students protested his appointment. Atwater had been criticized for his history of using racist political tactics, and the students argued that he did not represent the black agenda represented by the historically-Black college. 1 page.
Political campaigns, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1984-05-29
Jesse Jackson criticized the United States' "arrogance" in Central America during his second major foreign trip of his Democratic presidential campaign, finding support among Mexican government officials for his condemnation of President Reagan's Central American policies and peace plan, which emphasizes negotiation and dialogue rather than force and monologue, and calls for ending military aid to El Salvador, normalizing relations with Cuba, ending support for anti-Sandinista rebels in Nicaragua, and ending U.S. military involvement or assistance in Guatemala, Honduras, and Costa Rica. 1 page.
African Americans--Politics and government, International relations, Political campaigns
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1984-04-25
Jesse Jackson's presidential campaign in the 1980s has led to a revival of Black political interest in the South, with high Black voter registration and turnout inspiring many Blacks to run for office in unusually high numbers and giving them hope that the power of the vote will be recognized in local races for city councils, county commissions, sheriff, mayoral and congressional seats. 1 page.
Political campaigns, Voter registration, Political participation, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1983-09-11
Article on the Black community grappling with the potential benefits and risks of Jesse L. Jackson's candidacy for President of the United States. 2 pages.
African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns, Political participation
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1982-11-04
Mary Miles, the newly elected representative of South Carolina House District 93, aims to work with all people, regardless of race or wealth, to heal the district's wounds and serve the needs of her constituents in the General Assembly. 1 page.
African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns, Political participation, African American women
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1981-08-19
Newspaper article discussing the candidacy qualification of 50 Atlanta residents to run for office in the 1981 city elections. The race for mayor was viewed as particularly competitive, with Former United Nations Ambassador Andrew Young and state Rep. Sidney Marcus considered the front-runners. 1 page.
Political campaigns, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1977/1983
The 5th District council race in Atlanta between incumbent Morris Finley and challenger Hosea Williams has been marked by accusations of improper tactics and mudslinging, with Williams relying on theatrics to win and Finley focusing on his record, while Williams paints him as a tool of the downtown business power structure and a slumlord, and the two face a runoff election after a laborious recount that failed to produce a winner. 1 page.
African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political campaigns
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1977/1983
Eight candidates, including Fulton County Commissioner Reginald Eaves, have qualified to run for mayor in the upcoming Atlanta election, with the qualifying period ending on Thursday, and the only poll that matters to the candidates is the one on Oct 6. 1 page.
African Americans--Politics and government, Political participation, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Political campaigns
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1976-12-18
Newspaper article describing Atlanta Mayor Maynard Jackson and Voter Education Project (VEP) Director John R. Lewis's plans to run for Congress. Jackson's top political advisor urged him not to run, but Jackson had not made an official decision yet. Lewis also had not made a decision, but he was encouraged by many people to run. State Rep. Mildred Glover was also expected to enter the race. She stated earlier that she did not want to run against Jackson, but she had since changed her mind. 1 page.
Political campaigns, African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, African American mayors
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1976-10-28
Jimmy Carter and Walter Mondate campaign envelope addressed to John R. Lewis during the 1976 Presidential Campaign. 1 page.
Political campaigns, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Presidents
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1976-08-31
Newspaper photo of Democratic presidential candidate Jimmy Carter with Martin Luther King Sr. prior to addressing members of the Voter Education Project in regards to an automatic voter registration bill. 1 page.
African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns, Presidents
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1976
Booklet of Jimmy Carter's 1976 Presidential campaign materials, including statements of support, a public address from Carter, and articles about the campaign, prepared for the Democratic Convention. In his public address, Carter argued that while much progress had been done already, there was still much work to be done to achieve an end to poverty, discrimination, and corruption, and to create an honest government, compassionate, and responsive to the needs of the people. 20 pages.
Political campaigns, Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1975-11-27
Newspaper article describing Georgia Lieutenant Governor Zell Miller's calls for all states to be brought under the provisions of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Miller said that the act, which was passed to ensure that all Americans, regardless of race, creed, or color, are not discriminated against at the polls, was only applied to seven states, including Georgia and Texas. 1 page.
Political campaigns, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Civil rights movements
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1975-07-16
Newspaper article describing Mayor Maynard Jackson of Atlanta criticism of U.S. Sen. Herman Talmadge for opposing the extension of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. Jackson stated that the act was still needed to protect the right to vote for black people in Georgia. Jackson said that Talmadge was "ignorant" of the facts when he claimed that Black people enjoyed universal voter registration rights. He pointed to the fact that there were continuing violations of the Voting Rights Act in Georgia. 1 page.
African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns, African American mayors
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1972/1978
Gerald Blessey talks to an audience of people during his political campaign.
African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Civil rights movements, Political campaigns
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1972/1978
Gerald Blessey talks to a group of young people during his political campaign.
African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Civil rights movements, Political campaigns
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1971-10-07
"Shirley Chisholm to Challenge White Males in Four Primaries" article published in the Washington Post detailing Re. Shirley Chisholm's candidacy for United States President. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Political campaigns
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1971-09-14
"Shirley Serious About the White House" article on The Washington Daily News detailing Ms. Chisholm's bid for the White House. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Political campaigns
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1971-09-01
"NOW Chairman Against Nixon" article in the Chicago Sun Times detailing Ms. Chisholm's bid for the White House. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Political campaigns
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
1971-08-23
Excerpt from Newsweek magazine section entitled Newsmakers that briefly detailed Ms. Chisholm's bid for Presidency. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women's suffrage, Women's rights, African Americans--Politics and government, African American women, Political campaigns
Voter Education Project Organizational Records
