1961-03-15
Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee
Stokely Carmichael, Chairman of the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC), issued a statement condemning the bombing and burning of Black churches in the American South. Carmichael argues that these acts of violence are traditional methods employed by white racists to express their disdain and hatred towards African Americans who dare to protest against their inhumane treatment and degradation. He criticizes the lack of response from federal, state, and local authorities and the FBI, who fail to apprehend the perpetrators and bring them to justice. Carmichael sees this as a reflection of white America's approval and collaboration in perpetuating racism. He highlights recent church bombings in Lowndes County, Alabama, where Viola Liuzzo and Jonathan Daniels were murdered, and emphasizes the routine investigations conducted by authorities that yield no substantial results. Carmichael draws parallels between the current state of affairs and the Reconstruction era, pointing out the ousting of Adam Clayton Powell from Congress as evidence of continued oppression. He suggests that Black people increasingly recognize the need to fight back against the long history of genocide, lynchings, bombings, and burnings, asserting that these acts will only strengthen their resolve for justice. 1 page.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American students, African American pioneers, African American churches
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
1960-04-29
Invitation for Mary Ann Smith to hear Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speak at the First Congregational Church. Invitation by the Greater Atlanta Council on Human Relations and Georgia Council on Human Relations. Invitation includes evening program with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s talk titled "The Struggle for Racial Justice". 2 pages.
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, African American churches
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism