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Dr. Robert Threatt, the president of Morris Brown College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Robert Threatt, president of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, states at a rally protesting the South African invasion of Angola that the resources of black Americans should be directed toward freeing black Americans because there is no justification for any nation to engage in colonization.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Robert Threatt Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Dr. Robert Threatt, the president of Morris Brown College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Robert Threatt, president of Morris Brown College in Atlanta, states at a rally protesting the South African invasion of Angola that the resources of black Americans should be directed toward freeing black Americans because there is no justification for any nation to engage in colonization.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Students at Augusta College are shown holding protest signs that state "Why Send Children To Do S. Africa's Dirty Work!" and "So. Africa Kills Black Children In Soweto:...". Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Black students at Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia deplore the college's refusal to cancel a concert appearance there by a South African boys' choir and join with SCLC in staging a protest demonstration that attracted national attention.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Augusta College Students Holding Anti-Apartheid Signs, October 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
Students at Augusta College are shown holding protest signs that state "Why Send Children To Do S. Africa's Dirty Work!" and "So. Africa Kills Black Children In Soweto:...". Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Black students at Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia deplore the college's refusal to cancel a concert appearance there by a South African boys' choir and join with SCLC in staging a protest demonstration that attracted national attention.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African American students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young who is now a candidate for mayor of Atlanta, says America is inextricably bound with the rest of the world, and that "we must see this reflected in U.S. policies, or we'll feel it in our pocketbooks."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young Speaks at a Protest Against South Africa's Invasion of Angola, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Andrew Young speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young who is now a candidate for mayor of Atlanta, says America is inextricably bound with the rest of the world, and that "we must see this reflected in U.S. policies, or we'll feel it in our pocketbooks."
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Julian Bond speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Georgia State Senator Julian Bond says black Atlantans must begin to help determine the direction U.S. policies will take in South Africa, as he speaks before a rallying crowd protesting the South African invasion of Angola.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Julian Bond Speaks at a Protest Against South Africa's Invasion of Angola, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Julian Bond speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Georgia State Senator Julian Bond says black Atlantans must begin to help determine the direction U.S. policies will take in South Africa, as he speaks before a rallying crowd protesting the South African invasion of Angola.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Fred Taylor is shown kicking off the rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Rev. Fred Taylor of SCLC kicks off an Atlanta rally with "movement" songs on the steps of a downtown federal building where marchers gathered to publicly protest the United States veto of a United Nation resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at right) was principle speaker at the rally.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Fred Taylor Kicks Off the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Reverend Fred Taylor is shown kicking off the rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Rev. Fred Taylor of SCLC kicks off an Atlanta rally with "movement" songs on the steps of a downtown federal building where marchers gathered to publicly protest the United States veto of a United Nation resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at right) was principle speaker at the rally.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Augusta College students and Southern Christian Leadership Conference members are shown holding anti-apartheid signs during a demonstration to protest the performance of a South African boys choir at the college. Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Black students at a predominantly white Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia stage demonstration with SCLC leaders, including National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, to protest a concert appearance there by the Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa. The students met with the institution's administration, but the concert was not cancelled. Nevertheless, their opposition reached the ears of the choir's members and much of the American public. A performance scheduled for the choir at the University of Georgia several days before, was cancelled following protests from black students there.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
A Group of Students Hold Anti-Apartheid Protest Signs During a Demonstration at Augusta College, October 14, 1
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
Augusta College students and Southern Christian Leadership Conference members are shown holding anti-apartheid signs during a demonstration to protest the performance of a South African boys choir at the college. Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Black students at a predominantly white Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia stage demonstration with SCLC leaders, including National SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery, to protest a concert appearance there by the Drakensberg Boys Choir of South Africa. The students met with the institution's administration, but the concert was not cancelled. Nevertheless, their opposition reached the ears of the choir's members and much of the American public. A performance scheduled for the choir at the University of Georgia several days before, was cancelled following protests from black students there.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African American students
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Donald Stewart, president of Spelman College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Dr. Donald Stewart, president of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, reveals his opposition to the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the South Africa invasion of Angola and suggests that all those in opposition "must raise our voices in unison to protest against U.S. policies in South Africa."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Donald Stewart Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Dr. Donald Stewart, president of Spelman College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Dr. Donald Stewart, president of Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, reveals his opposition to the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the South Africa invasion of Angola and suggests that all those in opposition "must raise our voices in unison to protest against U.S. policies in South Africa."
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Clarence Coleman, dean of the School of Social Work at Atlanta University, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Clarence Coleman, dean of the School of Social Work at Atlanta University, pledges the support of AU President Cleveland Dennard in opposing the South African invasion of Angola and the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the invasion. He also reveals that 40 percent of the institution's students come from foreign countries.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Clarence Coleman Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Dr. Clarence Coleman, dean of the School of Social Work at Atlanta University, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Clarence Coleman, dean of the School of Social Work at Atlanta University, pledges the support of AU President Cleveland Dennard in opposing the South African invasion of Angola and the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the invasion. He also reveals that 40 percent of the institution's students come from foreign countries.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Elias Blake, Jr., president of Clark College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Elias Blake Jr., president of Clark College in Atlanta, says during a protest rally of the South African invasion of Angola that attention needs to be focused on the "nature" of South Africa and what apartheid represents in the treatment of human beings.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Elias Blake, Jr. Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Dr. Elias Blake, Jr., president of Clark College, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- Dr. Elias Blake Jr., president of Clark College in Atlanta, says during a protest rally of the South African invasion of Angola that attention needs to be focused on the "nature" of South Africa and what apartheid represents in the treatment of human beings.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Father Austin Ford is seen attending the rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Father Austin Ford of Atlanta joins SCLC-coordinated rally protesting the South African invasion of Angola and the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the invasion and describes the U.S. action as "another instance of the United States finding itself humiliatingly on the wrong side" of the issue.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Father Austin Ford at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Father Austin Ford is seen attending the rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Father Austin Ford of Atlanta joins SCLC-coordinated rally protesting the South African invasion of Angola and the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the invasion and describes the U.S. action as "another instance of the United States finding itself humiliatingly on the wrong side" of the issue.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking a press conference to announce SCLC's march and rally to protest the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- At a press conference announcing a march and rally protesting the South African invasion of Angola and the U.S. veto of a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning the invasion, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at microphone), tells the members of the press on behalf of the "Coalition of Black Leaders" that "the armed invasion...is a threat to world peace and the veto...is an affront to all citizens who are committed to peace with justice." Those joining press conference include (from left to right, front row), Rev. R.B. Cottonreader, field secretary for SCLC; Ms. Tandi Gcabashe, native South African; Georgia State Senators Horace Tate and Julian Bond; Tyrone Brooks, Georgia state legislator, and on second row are Ms. Diane Mathiowetz, Rev. Timothy McDonald (in glasses) and State Legislator Calvin Symre [sic] (between Lowery and Brooks.)
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery at a Press Conference, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) President Joseph E. Lowery is shown speaking a press conference to announce SCLC's march and rally to protest the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- At a press conference announcing a march and rally protesting the South African invasion of Angola and the U.S. veto of a U.N. Security Council resolution condemning the invasion, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at microphone), tells the members of the press on behalf of the "Coalition of Black Leaders" that "the armed invasion...is a threat to world peace and the veto...is an affront to all citizens who are committed to peace with justice." Those joining press conference include (from left to right, front row), Rev. R.B. Cottonreader, field secretary for SCLC; Ms. Tandi Gcabashe, native South African; Georgia State Senators Horace Tate and Julian Bond; Tyrone Brooks, Georgia state legislator, and on second row are Ms. Diane Mathiowetz, Rev. Timothy McDonald (in glasses) and State Legislator Calvin Symre [sic] (between Lowery and Brooks.)
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, Interviews
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Fred D. Taylor is shown introducing Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at a rally in Augusta, Georgia to protest the concert appearance of a South African boys choir. Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Rev. Fred. D. Taylor, national director of Chapters and Affiliates for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, introduces SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery during a rally at Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia to protest the concert appearance there of a South African boys choir. Hundreds of students turned out to protest what was considered "a show of support" for the apartheid policies of racist South Africa.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Reverend Fred. D. Taylor Speaking at an Anti-Apartheid Rally in Augusta, Georgia, October 14, 1981
Date Created
1981-10-14
Description
Reverend Fred D. Taylor is shown introducing Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery at a rally in Augusta, Georgia to protest the concert appearance of a South African boys choir. Written on verso: SCLC Condemns Apartheid -- Rev. Fred. D. Taylor, national director of Chapters and Affiliates for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, introduces SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery during a rally at Augusta College in Augusta, Georgia to protest the concert appearance there of a South African boys choir. Hundreds of students turned out to protest what was considered "a show of support" for the apartheid policies of racist South Africa.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Matthew Johnson, a Morehouse College student, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Matthew Johnson, a Morehouse student of theology, rallies Atlantans during a protest of the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. "As young people," he says, "we are not simply rebels searching for a cause"...wherever injustice exists we are called to oppose it, he says.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Matthew Johnson Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Matthew Johnson, a Morehouse College student, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Matthew Johnson, a Morehouse student of theology, rallies Atlantans during a protest of the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. "As young people," he says, "we are not simply rebels searching for a cause"...wherever injustice exists we are called to oppose it, he says.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bishop Joseph Coles speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- C.M.E. Bishop Joseph Coles of Atlanta tells protesters rallying against the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola that by the U.S. aligning itself with injustice and racism in South Africa, "I can only conclude that it must be a reflection on the Reagan administration."
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Bishop Joseph Coles Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Bishop Joseph Coles speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: South Africa -- C.M.E. Bishop Joseph Coles of Atlanta tells protesters rallying against the U.S. veto of the U.N. resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola that by the U.S. aligning itself with injustice and racism in South Africa, "I can only conclude that it must be a reflection on the Reagan administration."
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Earl Picard, a professor at Atlanta University, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Dr. Earl Picard, professor of political science at Atlanta University, tells Atlantans protesting the South African invasion of Angola that it must be made clear that the issue in South Africa is one of freedom, not whether Soviets or Cubans should provide armed assistance to Angola.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Dr. Earl Picard Speaking at the South African Invasion of Angola Rally, 1981
Date Created
1981
Description
Dr. Earl Picard, a professor at Atlanta University, speaks at a rally to protest the United States' veto of a United Nations resolution condemning the South African invasion of Angola. Written on verso: Dr. Earl Picard, professor of political science at Atlanta University, tells Atlantans protesting the South African invasion of Angola that it must be made clear that the issue in South Africa is one of freedom, not whether Soviets or Cubans should provide armed assistance to Angola.
Subject
Africa, Apartheid, International relations, Demonstrations, African Americans--Civil rights, African American universities and colleges
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a welcome event held for Nelson Mandela when he visited Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. The event was held at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery Speaking at a Welcome Event for Nelson Mandela, 1990
Date Created
1990
Description
Southern Christian Leadership Conference President Joseph E. Lowery speaks at a welcome event held for Nelson Mandela when he visited Atlanta, Georgia in 1990. The event was held at Big Bethel A.M.E. Church.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American civil rights workers, Apartheid, Special events
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown with a youth demonstrator picketing outside of a Winn-Dixie store to protest the store's selling of South African products.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Andrew Young With Others at a Winn-Dixie Protest, circa 1985
Date Created
1984/1986
Description
Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young is shown with a youth demonstrator picketing outside of a Winn-Dixie store to protest the store's selling of South African products.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Apartheid, Demonstrations, African American mayors
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
South African cleric Allan Boesak is shown with his head bowed in prayer in a church. Written on verso: Harmon Perry Oct. 23, 1983
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
South African Cleric Allan Boesak Praying in a Church, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
South African cleric Allan Boesak is shown with his head bowed in prayer in a church. Written on verso: Harmon Perry Oct. 23, 1983
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Apartheid, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
South African cleric Allan Boesak is shown standing outside with other people in a church parking lot.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
South African Cleric Allan Boesak With Others Outside of a Church, 1983
Date Created
1983
Description
South African cleric Allan Boesak is shown standing outside with other people in a church parking lot.
Subject
African Americans--Religion, Apartheid, African American clergy
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others are shown listening as Douglass Dean speaks to the press. Written on verso: Now That We've Been Released...Dr. Lowery and others listen as Ga. state representative Douglass Dean explain to press why he chose to spend Thanksgiving Day in jail with the SCLC delegation, to dramatize opposition to apartheid.
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series
Joseph E. Lowery and Others Listen as Douglass Dean Speaks to the Press, November 1985
Date Created
1985-11
Description
Joseph and Evelyn Lowery and others are shown listening as Douglass Dean speaks to the press. Written on verso: Now That We've Been Released...Dr. Lowery and others listen as Ga. state representative Douglass Dean explain to press why he chose to spend Thanksgiving Day in jail with the SCLC delegation, to dramatize opposition to apartheid.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Interviews, African Americans--Politics and government, Apartheid
Collection
The Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection, Photograph Series