"An Endorsement In Support of Human Dignity", circa 1962
1960/1964
1960-1969
An excerpt from a newspaper advertisement in support of human dignity written by the Atlanta Committee for Cooperative Action. The letter commends the peaceful efforts of Atlanta University Center students in their pursuit of equal treatment as citizens and human beings. The students' activities included an appeal for human rights, requests for food service, picketing, and a march to the State Capitol. The committee endorses the students' objectives and calls upon all individuals in public office, business, education, and civic life to work towards a community that values brotherhood and Christian justice for all. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights African American pioneers African American student movements Race discrimination Protest movements
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Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
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