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Survival Of The Black Male Child Conference, April 1982
No full textA group of men are shown gathering during the 1982 Survival of the Black Male Child Conference sponsored by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. and held in Atlanta, Georgia.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 28th Annual SCLC Convention, August 1985
No full textEvelyn G. Lowery is shown sharing a laugh with other women (including Delores Pickett) during the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Luncheon at the 28th Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference Convention.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
Written on tape: SCLC Women Bus Tour, Cam 1, Tape 1. 3/6/04
No full textThis video features footage from the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Civil Rights Heritage Tour held on March 6, 2004. The recording opens with tour buses leaving Atlanta and some individuals on the bus introduce themselves and speak, including John Lewis and Evelyn G. Lowery detailing moments from the civil rights movement. The video concludes with the tour arriving at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, at which two representatives from the Institute speak on camera.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
Written on case: GOTV La/NO. Tape 1. 1) Sabrina. 2) Linda. 3) Keith. Inside case: Cascade. Bow the Knee. Floor Camera Tape 1
No full textThis video features the proceedings of a "Get Out The Vote" meeting held at the Treme Center in New Orleans, Louisiana. The video opens with remarks by Sabrina [unknown last name], who outlines the expectations for the meeting. Linda Burnham (executive director of the Women of Color Resource Center), a co-chair of the Count Every Vote 2004 organization, speaks about the organization, reflects on the 2000 election, and speaks about the importance of electoral processes in general. Keith Jennings, the director of Count Every Vote 2004, then comes to the podium and invites meeting attendees to introduce themselves. After introductions, Jennings leads a discussion about election monitoring/poll watching. Jerome Smith delivers welcoming remarks to the audience. Then Jennings returns to the podium to continue the discussion about election monitoring with questions and comments from meeting attendees.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
Written on case: Election 2004, Tape 3. Tyrone. Pat Merloe (Conclusion). Fred Taylor Singing. Wil Duncan. Dr. Lowery, Beginning.
No full textThis video features a forum on elections and voting held in Atlanta, Georgia. This video opens with remarks by Patrick Merloe, the senior associate and director of electoral programs at the National Democratic Institute, about the need for investments in voting resources, followed by remarks by moderator Dr. Keith Jennings, and a freedom song by Reverend Fred Taylor. Speakers include Georgia state representative Tyrone Brooks remarking on youth voting, Wil Duncan on election monitoring, and then Joseph E. Lowery as the keynote speaker. At 00:36:41, Lowery speaks about having faith in the voting machine and how "we must not be fatalistic about anything", emphasizing the importance of not giving up in voting measures. Lowery remarks on voter suppression efforts and encourages people of religious and political communities to work together for the betterment of all people. This video concludes with an unidentified speaker encouraging young people to vote and volunteer for campaign events.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
Written on case: Criminal Justice. Judge Moore Opening. Dr. Walker Fluker.
No full textThis video features proceedings from a criminal justice symposium held at Morehouse College, sponsored by the Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights. The recording opens with remarks by Judge Thelma Wyatt Moore and focuses on the theme "Reclaiming Our Youth", discussing issues such as youth sentencing, school dropout rates, and strategies to "reclaim our youth through prevention, education, treatment, support, and changes in sentencing in the justice system." This symposium recording features keynote speaker Dr. Gail Christopher, Dr. Walter Earl Fluker, and other panelists. This video concludes with a question and answer session and closing remarks by Thelma Wyatt Moore.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
Written on case: Photo ID. Voting Rights Rally, GA State. Capitol, 3/23/05
No full textThis video features footage from Greater Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church's 122nd anniversary celebration on October 10, 2004. This video opens with a church awards ceremony and singing, followed by remarks on voting. At 00:21:15, Joseph E. Lowery begins a speech in which he encourages the congregation to get out and vote. The video cuts off in the middle of Lowery's remarks.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
Written on case: Memorial Service for Mrs. King Feb. 5, 2006. Tape 1.
No full textThis video features tape one of a recording of a memorial service for Coretta Scott King at Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta, Georgia. This memorial opens with an introduction by Evelyn G. Lowery, a prayer, and a litany reading. Atlanta Mayor Shirley Franklin, Xernona Clayton, Spelman College President Dr. Beverly Tatum, and National Coalition on Black Civic Participation President Melanie Campbell pay tribute to Coretta Scott King. This video concludes with a musical tribute and ends in the middle of remarks from Juanita Abernathy.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
4th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Oratorical Contest, 1983
No full textEvelyn G. Lowery is shown posing for a photo with the first place winner of the 4th Annual Oratorical Contest.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection
Civil Rights Heritage Tour: Viola Liuzzo Memorial, circa 1996
No full textSCLC/W.O.M.E.N. founder Evelyn G. Lowery carries a flower arrangement to the Viola Liuzzo memorial monument.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection