Title |
Date Created |
Description |
Subject |
Collection |
Working, From Selma to the Polls, John Lewis, October 12, 1976 |
1976-10-12 |
John Lewis, the former director of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee and a civil rights activist, is now leading the Voter Education Project, a nonprofit organization aimed at promoting voter registration and participation among minorities and young people, but faces challenges due to voter apathy and distrust of public officials. 1 page. |
African American civil rights workers, Voter registration, African Americans--Civil rights |
Voter Education Project Organizational Records |
"Apathy Irks Man Who Fought For Vote", October 10, 1976 |
1976-10-10 |
Newspaper article featuring the sentiments of John R. Lewis, Executive Director of the Voter Education Project, as he discussed the importance of voting and the challenges facing voter registration efforts in the South. Lewis argued that voter apathy and cynicism were among the major obstacles to increasing voter turnout, especially among young people. He also cited the lack of universal voter registration and the intimidation of Black voters by law enforcement as problems that needed to be addressed. 1 page. |
African American civic leaders, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Civil rights movements |
Voter Education Project Organizational Records |
Jimmy Carter with John Lewis and Coretta Scott-King, September 2, 1976 |
1976-09-02 |
Newspaper printed photo of John R. Lewis, Executive Director of the Voter Education Project, Gail Fisher, televison actress, Coretta Scott-King, widow of Martin Luther King, Jr., and Jimmy Carter, former Georgia Governor and 1976 Democratic nominee for President, at the VEP's Third Annual Benefit Dinner. 1 page. |
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Presidents |
Voter Education Project Organizational Records |
"Hunger: The Politics of Personal Misery", February 16, 1969 |
1969-02-16 |
Newspaper article regarding Senator Ernest Hollings' claims that there was a serious problem with hunger in South Carolina, citing his own tours of slums and the testimony of experts. However, Senator Strom Thurmond denied that there was a problem, and claimed that talk of hunger was just political maneuvering. The issue was further complicated by the fact that many state and local officials also denied that hunger exists. The article also discusses the potential need for federal action to combat the problem and the lack of public support for Hollings' efforts to raise awareness of hunger. 2 pages. |
Political participation, African Americans--Civil rights, Voter registration, African Americans--Politics and government, Political campaigns |
Voter Education Project Organizational Records |
"Founder of Studio Watts Workshop Tells Method of Salvaging Dropouts", April 11, 1968 |
1968-04-11 |
A copy of a newspaper clipping and accompanying note describing the Studio Watts Workshop. 1 page. |
African American artists, African American arts, Art |
Voter Education Project Organizational Records |