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Parents Need to Know: 3 Skits.
No full textThis video features skits recorded for the SCLC/WOMEN presentation "Parents Need to Know". The skits highlight scenarios of common concern regarding teenager-parent relationships.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 Gun Buy Back/ Emergency Summit, 6/94. Closing Session.
No full textThis video features a produced episode of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's (SCLC) "Contemporary Chapter" series, highlighting the June 1994 Gun Buy-Back and Emergency Summit as part of the "Stop the Killing, End the Violence" campaign in Atlanta, Georgia. This Gun Buy-Back and Emergency Summit includes speeches and spoken word performances on violence and gun control. At 00:29:33, footage switches to proceedings from the 37th Annual SCLC Convention in August 1994, featuring remarks from Brenda Davenport and a SCLC Board meeting led by Joseph E. Lowery who speaks about education, welfare reform, healthcare, and other economic and political topics. The board meeting concludes with singing "We Shall Overcome" and prayer. Audio is low.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 Women Presents The 12th Annual Drum Major for Justice Awards Banquet. April 6, 1991.
No full textThis video features the proceedings of the 12th Annual SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Drum Major For Justice Awards Dinner held in Atlanta, Georgia. The proceedings, hosted by WAGA-TV news anchor Brenda Wood, includes musical performances by a capella gospel group Take Six, remarks from Vickie Roman, Raymond and Ryland McClendon, Maynard Jackson, and SCLC/WOMEN National Oratorical Contest winner Collette Morgan, and the presentation of awards. Award recipients include David Opont, Reverend James Orange, Emanuel Cleaver, Renee Powell, Ethel Payne, Dr. Thomas Cole, Eugene Lang, Kenny Leon, and the singing group Take Six.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
To Rev. Joseph Lowery From "Big Daddy" Prichard. Highlights of Blacks in Government. Guest Speaker: Rev. Dr. Joseph Lowery. Adam's Mark Hotel. Aug. 21-25, '95.
No full textThis video features Joseph E. Lowery speaking at the Blacks in Government National Training Conference in August 1995. This video begins with live music performances followed by speeches from panelists. At 01:14:40, Joseph E. Lowery encourages the audience to "Time out for the moral good", emphasizing the importance of letting go of individuality in order to unite. This video concludes with singing.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
Correspondence, Undated
No full textNotes recorded on a postcard by Joseph E. Lowery, including a message to his family.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
Correspondence, 1980 January 16-1983 September 18
No full textA letter from John F. Wall to Joseph and Evelyn Lowery in which Wall references the Lowerys' work during the Pilgrimage to Washington and the PCB (Polychlorinated biphenyl) protests in Warren County, North Carolina. 1 page.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
Correspondence, 1980 January 16-1983 September 18
No full textA letter from Joseph E. Lowery to a Church's Chicken representative regarding "abrasive practices" against women at Sanderson Farms in Laurel, Mississippi. 1 page.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
Correspondence, Undated
No full textA typewritten copy of Langston Hughes' poem "Mother to Son" which he wrote in 1922. 1 page.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
Correspondence, Love Letters, Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G., Undated
No full textA letter from Joseph E. Lowery to Evelyn G. Lowery written on Mostyn Hotel stationary. 1 page.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
Awards: Wall of Tolerance, Certificate of Appreciation, Undated
No full textA certificate of appreciation presented to Joseph E. Lowery to recognize his civil rights work. The award was given by the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) and signed by Morris Dees, the founder of the SPLC. 1 page.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