Statement Submitted to the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Immigration of the National Republican Convention, July 20, 1960

Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee

1960-07-20

1960-1969

This is a submitted statement from The Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) to the Subcommittee on Civil Rights and Immigration of the National Republican Convention. The written statement discusses the grievances against racial segregation and unequal treatment of African Americans. The statement petitioned the Republican party for legislative cooperation with SNCC and a civil rights political platform. Further, the statement lists Black voters' needs: education, employment, voting, and legal protection. A key figure mentioned is Marion S. Barry. 12 pages.

African Americans--Civil rights
African American student movements
Groups and organizations
African American students
African American universities and colleges
African American mayors
African Americans--Politics and government

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