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"A Statement on the Voter Education Project of the Southern Regional Council, Inc.", June 14, 1969
No full textA short history and activities conducted by the VEP. 9 pages
"So They Passed the Voting Rights Act", May 1982
No full textVarious articles on the voting rights act and it's implications. 15 pages
John Lewis Speech at Olive Branch, June 19, 1975
No full textJohn Lewis delivers a speech and expresses concern about the low political representation of Black people in states like Mississippi and Alabama, citing historical discrimination and voter suppression, and emphasizes the need for continued efforts in voter registration, education, and support for local organizations to create a better future for young Black people in the South. He emphasizes the importance of political engagement beyond voting, highlighting the need for involvement in local government meetings, education workshops, and grassroots activism to bring about change, particularly in addressing racial injustice and inequality, and encouraging people to take action and make their voices heard
Transcript: VEP Seminar in Practical Politics, Atlanta, GA, 1973
No full textThe speaker discusses the use of federal marshals to prevent election theft and fraud, strategies for ranking precincts for persuasion and voter turnout, and targeting individual voters based on voting habits and attitudes, while considering consistency of voting patterns, geographic and demographic changes, and factors like voter registration and socioeconomic status for effective campaign efforts. 10 pages
"Candidates and Constitutional Amendments", October 1984
No full textThe League of Women Voters of Georgia, a nonpartisan organization providing election information through its voter service program presents this guide to candidates and Constitutional Amendments for the November 6, 1984 General Election. 4 pages
"Is Jesse Jackson Serious About South Carolina, or Is It a Convention Hype?" by Jesse Taylor, circa 1980
No full textThis article questions the level of commitment of Reverend Jesse Jackson and his organization, PUSH, to building a permanent, strong Black organization in South Carolina and achieving voting rights for Black people, citing the lack of action and follow-through on promises made by Jackson and his organization. 1 page
"Eaves, 3 More Qualify in October Mayoral Election", by T. L. Wells, circa 1980
No full textEight candidates, including Fulton County Commissioner Reginald Eaves, have qualified to run for mayor in the upcoming Atlanta election, with the qualifying period ending on Thursday, and the only poll that matters to the candidates is the one on Oct 6. 1 page
SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Annual Report, 1980
No full textThis folder contains the 1980 SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Annual Report by Evelyn G. Lowery, highlighting the establishment of SCLC/W.O.M.E.N., goals and activities of 1980, and plans for 1981. 5 pages.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. Reports, 1990
No full textThe SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. report to the Southern Christian Leadership Conference National Board of Directors highlighting May-July 1990 organizational activities. Also included is a memo regarding the purchase of the Tabor Building by SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. and annual report of the SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Learning Center activities. 5 pages.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