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Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with other women inside Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Evelyn G. Lowery With Others, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
Evelyn G. Lowery poses for a photo with other women inside Central United Methodist Church in Atlanta, Georgia.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American women, Church buildings
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group of women in the background watch as an unidentified man tears a "Wallace" campaign sticker in half.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Women Watch an Unidentified Man Tear a George Wallace Sticker in Half, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1971
Description
A group of women in the background watch as an unidentified man tears a "Wallace" campaign sticker in half.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Segregation
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
An unidentified speaker is shown speaking in front of a "Dr. King Memorial Donation Drive" banner at an Operation Breadbasket event.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Unidentified Speaker at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, circa 1970
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
An unidentified speaker is shown speaking in front of a "Dr. King Memorial Donation Drive" banner at an Operation Breadbasket event.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A group photo of the Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church. Joseph E. Lowery sits in the first row, fourth individual from the right. Written on verso: Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Group Photo of the Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church, circa 1970
Date Created
1965/1975
Description
A group photo of the Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church. Joseph E. Lowery sits in the first row, fourth individual from the right. Written on verso: Commission on Religion and Race of the United Methodist Church
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Race relations, Methodist Church
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Tom Skinner Speaks at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, April 25, 1970
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Tom Skinner Speaks at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, April 25, 1970
Date Created
1970-04-25
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Tom Skinner is shown speaking during an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Reverend Tom Skinner Speaks at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, April 25, 1970
Date Created
1970-04-25
Description
Reverend Tom Skinner is shown speaking during an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: April 25, 1970 -- Evangelist Rev. Tom Skinner came to SCLC's Operation Breadbasket Saturday meeting to share the Good News to the live and radio audience that Jesus was a revolutionary feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and visiting those in prison. Rev. Skinner's intense message stirred the whole audience to the challenge to join the struggle for the liberation of black and poor people. (SCLC photo by JOLP)
Reverend Tom Skinner Speaks at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, April 25, 1970
Date Created
1970-04-25
Description
Transcription of caption: April 25, 1970 -- Evangelist Rev. Tom Skinner came to SCLC's Operation Breadbasket Saturday meeting to share the Good News to the live and radio audience that Jesus was a revolutionary feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and visiting those in prison. Rev. Skinner's intense message stirred the whole audience to the challenge to join the struggle for the liberation of black and poor people. (SCLC photo by JOLP)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Reverend Ed Riddick is shown speaking at a ceremony endorsing the renaming of South-East Jr. College as the Hampton-Clark Jr. College.
Reverend Ed Riddick Endorses the Renaming of South-East Jr. College as the Hampton-Clark Jr. College, March 16
Date Created
1970-03-16
Description
Reverend Ed Riddick is shown speaking at a ceremony endorsing the renaming of South-East Jr. College as the Hampton-Clark Jr. College.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
Transcription of caption: March 16, 1970 -- Rev. Ed Riddick, Director of Research for SCLC's Operation Breadbasket, endorses the remaining of South-East Jr. College as the Hampton-Clark Jr. College in honor of Black Panther leaders, Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, who were slain in December. Shown on the front row above at the ceremony included (second from l. to r.) Rev. Charles Koen from Cairo; Mrs. Hampton, mother of Fred; Bill Hampton, brother of Fred; Leon Chestang, candidate for the State Legislature; and Ald. Leon Despres of the 5th Ward. Hampton-Clark Jr. College is located at 8600 S. Anthony. (SCLC Photo)
Reverend Ed Riddick Endorses the Renaming of South-East Jr. College as the Hampton-Clark Jr. College, March 16
Date Created
1970-03-16
Description
Transcription of caption: March 16, 1970 -- Rev. Ed Riddick, Director of Research for SCLC's Operation Breadbasket, endorses the remaining of South-East Jr. College as the Hampton-Clark Jr. College in honor of Black Panther leaders, Fred Hampton and Mark Clark, who were slain in December. Shown on the front row above at the ceremony included (second from l. to r.) Rev. Charles Koen from Cairo; Mrs. Hampton, mother of Fred; Bill Hampton, brother of Fred; Leon Chestang, candidate for the State Legislature; and Ald. Leon Despres of the 5th Ward. Hampton-Clark Jr. College is located at 8600 S. Anthony. (SCLC Photo)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education
SCLC Operation Breadbasket members are shown distributing bags of food in Chicago, Illinois.
SCLC Operation Breadbasket Distributing Bags of Food in Chicago, Illinois, October 2, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-02
Description
SCLC Operation Breadbasket members are shown distributing bags of food in Chicago, Illinois.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions
Transcription of caption: Oct. 2, 1970 -- Hunger still hurts in Kenwood-Oakland where SCLC Operation Breadbasket distributed 1,168 bags of food. Prepared by volunteers in the Breadbasket Hunger Program, the food was distributed to an overflowing group of people at Christ the King Church, 3701 S. Lake Park. Rev. Jesse Jackson; Rev. Mrs. Willie Barrow, Director of Special Projects for Breadbasket; Ginger Mack of the Chicago Welfare Rights Organization; and Rev. Curtis Burrell of KOCO met and talked with the large numbers of people facing hunger conditions inspite of City and other hunger programs now in existence. Shown above are members of Black Men Moving aiding in the food distribution to a mother and daughter needing food.
SCLC Operation Breadbasket Distributing Bags of Food in Chicago, Illinois, October 2, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-02
Description
Transcription of caption: Oct. 2, 1970 -- Hunger still hurts in Kenwood-Oakland where SCLC Operation Breadbasket distributed 1,168 bags of food. Prepared by volunteers in the Breadbasket Hunger Program, the food was distributed to an overflowing group of people at Christ the King Church, 3701 S. Lake Park. Rev. Jesse Jackson; Rev. Mrs. Willie Barrow, Director of Special Projects for Breadbasket; Ginger Mack of the Chicago Welfare Rights Organization; and Rev. Curtis Burrell of KOCO met and talked with the large numbers of people facing hunger conditions inspite of City and other hunger programs now in existence. Shown above are members of Black Men Moving aiding in the food distribution to a mother and daughter needing food.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions
Reverend Ed Riddick, National Research Director of SCLC Operation Breadbasket, is shown welcoming attorney Jewel Lafontant to an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Reverend Ed Riddick Welcomes Attorney Jewel Lafontant to an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, October 3, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-03
Description
Reverend Ed Riddick, National Research Director of SCLC Operation Breadbasket, is shown welcoming attorney Jewel Lafontant to an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: Oct. 3, 1970 -- Rev. Ed Riddick, National Research Director of SCLC Operation Breadbasket, (standing above) welcomes Attorney Jewel Lafontant, Candidate for Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court, to the weekly SCLC Operation Breadbasket meeting. Joining Mrs. Lafontant at the Breadbasket are Mr. Lewis and Mr. Coles, Black Union Leaders of Local 1109, Retail, Wholesale Clerks. (SCLC Photo)
Reverend Ed Riddick Welcomes Attorney Jewel Lafontant to an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, October 3, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-03
Description
Transcription of caption: Oct. 3, 1970 -- Rev. Ed Riddick, National Research Director of SCLC Operation Breadbasket, (standing above) welcomes Attorney Jewel Lafontant, Candidate for Judge of the Illinois Appellate Court, to the weekly SCLC Operation Breadbasket meeting. Joining Mrs. Lafontant at the Breadbasket are Mr. Lewis and Mr. Coles, Black Union Leaders of Local 1109, Retail, Wholesale Clerks. (SCLC Photo)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Jesse Jackson and other Operation Breadbasket leaders are shown being interviewed at a press conference.
Operation Breadbasket Leaders at a Press Conference, March 12, 1970
Date Created
1970-03-12
Description
Jesse Jackson and other Operation Breadbasket leaders are shown being interviewed at a press conference.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions
Mrs. Willie Barrow and Bill Thompson are shown receiving food contributions from school children amongst "Hunger Hurts" themed Operation Breadbasket signs.
Operation Breadbasket's Hunger Booth at the Capitol Theatre, January 31, 1970
Date Created
1970-01-31
Description
Mrs. Willie Barrow and Bill Thompson are shown receiving food contributions from school children amongst "Hunger Hurts" themed Operation Breadbasket signs.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions
Transcription of caption: Jan. 31, 1970 -- "Hunger Hurts" is the theme of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket's Hunger Booth set up in the lobby of Capitol Theatre, 79th & Halsted, each Saturday during the weekly meeting. The photo booth calls attention to SCLC's Hunger Breakfast Feeding Program by providing a place where donated foods can be left for stopping the hurt of hunger. SCLC feeds more than 3,000 people each week, black and white, in its Hunger Campaign protest that demonstrates that the poor and the hungry are ignored by the government that is supposed to protect the welfare of its people. Rev. Mrs. Willie Barrow, Director of the Hunger Campaign, and Bill Thompson, Coordinator of the Hunger Breakfast Feeding Program, are shown above receiving food contributions from school children. From left to right are: Travis Spencer, Orlando Woods, Catherine McQuitter, Mable Walker, Ruth Kelly, Rev. Mrs. Willie Barrow, Marcia Thompson, and William Thompson. (SCLC Photo) By Chris Holmes
Operation Breadbasket's Hunger Booth at the Capitol Theatre, January 31, 1970
Date Created
1970-01-31
Description
Transcription of caption: Jan. 31, 1970 -- "Hunger Hurts" is the theme of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket's Hunger Booth set up in the lobby of Capitol Theatre, 79th & Halsted, each Saturday during the weekly meeting. The photo booth calls attention to SCLC's Hunger Breakfast Feeding Program by providing a place where donated foods can be left for stopping the hurt of hunger. SCLC feeds more than 3,000 people each week, black and white, in its Hunger Campaign protest that demonstrates that the poor and the hungry are ignored by the government that is supposed to protect the welfare of its people. Rev. Mrs. Willie Barrow, Director of the Hunger Campaign, and Bill Thompson, Coordinator of the Hunger Breakfast Feeding Program, are shown above receiving food contributions from school children. From left to right are: Travis Spencer, Orlando Woods, Catherine McQuitter, Mable Walker, Ruth Kelly, Rev. Mrs. Willie Barrow, Marcia Thompson, and William Thompson. (SCLC Photo) By Chris Holmes
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions
Jesse Jackson, actor William Marshall, and Black Labor leaders are shown standing and clapping hands behind a podium at an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Black Labor Leaders at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, August 29, 1970
Date Created
1970-08-29
Description
Jesse Jackson, actor William Marshall, and Black Labor leaders are shown standing and clapping hands behind a podium at an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Labor, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: August 29, 1970 -- Black Labor Leaders unite at SCLC Operation Breadbasket meeting with actor, William Marshall. Shown above (l to r) are Bill Gilkey, candidate for President of United DUOC Local 777, Chicago cab drivers; Rev. Jesse Jackson; Charles Hayes, Chairman of SCLC Operation Breadbasket Black Labor Leaders; Alfred Holloway, candidate for Trustee for United DUOC Local 777; Rev. Mrs. Willie Barrow, SCLC Operation Breadbasket; and William Marshall. (SCLC Photo by PRH)
Black Labor Leaders at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, August 29, 1970
Date Created
1970-08-29
Description
Transcription of caption: August 29, 1970 -- Black Labor Leaders unite at SCLC Operation Breadbasket meeting with actor, William Marshall. Shown above (l to r) are Bill Gilkey, candidate for President of United DUOC Local 777, Chicago cab drivers; Rev. Jesse Jackson; Charles Hayes, Chairman of SCLC Operation Breadbasket Black Labor Leaders; Alfred Holloway, candidate for Trustee for United DUOC Local 777; Rev. Mrs. Willie Barrow, SCLC Operation Breadbasket; and William Marshall. (SCLC Photo by PRH)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Labor, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Transcription of caption: March 12, 1970 -- SCLC's Operation Breadbasket takes the hunger offensive to the Chicago City Council by introducing an ordinance to Declare Hunger Illegal and to set up a new Department for the Abolition of Hunger at a special City Council session called by Ald. William Cousins, Ald. Leon Despres, and Ald. A. A. Rayner. Shown above in a press conference following the City Council meeting are (l. to r.) Ald. Claude Homan (4th); Rev. Calvin S. Morris, Associate Director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket; Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, National Director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket; Ald. A.A. Rayner, (6th); Ald. Ralph Metcalfe, (2nd). Standing behind the above five were 3rd Congressional Candidate "Gus" Savage; Ald. William Cousins, (8th); Ald. George Collins, (2th); and Ald. Leon Despres (5th); and Leonard B. Sengali, Executive Director of KOCO. These public official officials and community leaders expressed their support and sponsorship of the Hunger Ordinance which was submitted by over twenty-five community leaders and aldermen. (SCLC Photo)
Operation Breadbasket Leaders at a Press Conference, March 12, 1970
Date Created
1970-03-12
Description
Transcription of caption: March 12, 1970 -- SCLC's Operation Breadbasket takes the hunger offensive to the Chicago City Council by introducing an ordinance to Declare Hunger Illegal and to set up a new Department for the Abolition of Hunger at a special City Council session called by Ald. William Cousins, Ald. Leon Despres, and Ald. A. A. Rayner. Shown above in a press conference following the City Council meeting are (l. to r.) Ald. Claude Homan (4th); Rev. Calvin S. Morris, Associate Director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket; Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, National Director of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket; Ald. A.A. Rayner, (6th); Ald. Ralph Metcalfe, (2nd). Standing behind the above five were 3rd Congressional Candidate "Gus" Savage; Ald. William Cousins, (8th); Ald. George Collins, (2th); and Ald. Leon Despres (5th); and Leonard B. Sengali, Executive Director of KOCO. These public official officials and community leaders expressed their support and sponsorship of the Hunger Ordinance which was submitted by over twenty-five community leaders and aldermen. (SCLC Photo)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Community development, African Americans--Economic conditions
Reverend C. Hiram Melson, SCLC Operation Breadbasket's Program Organizer, is shown speaking at an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Reverend C. Hiram Melson Speaking at an Operation Breadbasket Meeting, October 3, 1970
Date Created
1970-10-03
Description
Reverend C. Hiram Melson, SCLC Operation Breadbasket's Program Organizer, is shown speaking at an Operation Breadbasket meeting.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Education, Meetings, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment