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A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian, January 23, 2009
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
A Conversation with Harry Belafonte, Reverend Joseph Lowery, and Reverend C.T. Vivian, January 23, 2009
Date Created
2009-01-23
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Politics and government, Civil rights movements, African American civil rights workers, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Saint Sabina Church, July 3, 2011
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaks at Saint Sabina Church, July 3, 2011
Date Created
2011-07-03
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Religion, African American clergy, Sermons
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Audiovisual Series
A group of people are shown riding in a wagon with a "51st State of Hunger" banner as part of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket operations.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Operation Breadbasket Wagon With "51st State of Hunger" Banner, circa 1965
Date Created
1962/1968
Description
A group of people are shown riding in a wagon with a "51st State of Hunger" banner as part of SCLC's Operation Breadbasket operations.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A sheet of paper containing photo caption information that was attached to the photo of SCLC's leadership signing an agreement with Jewel Companies, Inc.
Signing of an Agreement Between SCLC's Operation Breadbasket and Jewel Companies, Inc., April 28, 1967
Date Created
1967-04-28
Description
A sheet of paper containing photo caption information that was attached to the photo of SCLC's leadership signing an agreement with Jewel Companies, Inc.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Martin Luther King, Jr. is shown signing an agreement between SCLC's Operation Breadbasket and Jewel Companies, Inc. Written on verso: 1962 - Operation Breadbasket established
Signing of an Agreement Between SCLC's Operation Breadbasket and Jewel Companies, Inc., April 28, 1967
Date Created
1967-04-28
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Martin Luther King, Jr. is shown signing an agreement between SCLC's Operation Breadbasket and Jewel Companies, Inc. Written on verso: 1962 - Operation Breadbasket established
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson are shown holding signs at an Operation Breadbasket protest regarding High-Low Food Stores. Written on verso: Ald. Wm. Cousins, Dick Gregory, Jesse Jackson - High Low protest
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson at an Operation Breadbasket Protest, 1967
Date Created
1967
Description
William Cousins, Dick Gregory, and Jesse Jackson are shown holding signs at an Operation Breadbasket protest regarding High-Low Food Stores. Written on verso: Ald. Wm. Cousins, Dick Gregory, Jesse Jackson - High Low protest
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Demonstrations, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Employment
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
Dr. Andrew Thomas, chairman of the SCLC Operation Breadbasket Medical Division, is shown speaking at a press conference alongside other individuals.
Dr. Andrew Thomas Speaks at a Press Conference, circa 1969
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
Dr. Andrew Thomas, chairman of the SCLC Operation Breadbasket Medical Division, is shown speaking at a press conference alongside other individuals.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Interviews, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
Transcription of caption: Seek Govt. Action in Hospital Crisis -- Dr. Andrew Thomas, President of The Cook County Physicians Assn. and Chairman of the SCLC Operation Breadbasket Medical Division, is shown at a press conference this past week where the City, State, and Federal governments were requested to intervene in the current County Hospital Crisis. Dr. Thomas stated that the telegrams had been sent to Senator Percy and Sec. of HEW Finch demanding that emergency military field hospitals be installed on urban renewal land adjacent to County Hospital to relieve the overcrowded conditions. Dr. Thomas also instructed the public that anyone who needs emergency hospital care should go to their nearest neighborhood hospital, which must by law admit anyone regardless of race, or financial status. If anyone is refused admittance, he is instructed to contact Operation Breadbasket at 548-6540. (SCLC Photo)
Dr. Andrew Thomas Speaks at a Press Conference, circa 1969
Date Created
1969/1970
Description
Transcription of caption: Seek Govt. Action in Hospital Crisis -- Dr. Andrew Thomas, President of The Cook County Physicians Assn. and Chairman of the SCLC Operation Breadbasket Medical Division, is shown at a press conference this past week where the City, State, and Federal governments were requested to intervene in the current County Hospital Crisis. Dr. Thomas stated that the telegrams had been sent to Senator Percy and Sec. of HEW Finch demanding that emergency military field hospitals be installed on urban renewal land adjacent to County Hospital to relieve the overcrowded conditions. Dr. Thomas also instructed the public that anyone who needs emergency hospital care should go to their nearest neighborhood hospital, which must by law admit anyone regardless of race, or financial status. If anyone is refused admittance, he is instructed to contact Operation Breadbasket at 548-6540. (SCLC Photo)
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Civil rights movements, Interviews, African Americans--Economic conditions, African Americans--Health and hygiene
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