Melvin Black Human Rights Committee records, 1979-1980.

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Melvin Black Human Rights Committee records, 1979-1980.

Included in the collection include fund raising fliers, newsletters, and memorabilia from The Melvin Black Memorial Forum/Concert on Human Rights.

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Melvin Black Human Rights Committee.

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Founded in response to the shooting death of Melvin Black in 1979 by Oakland, CA Police, the committe was dedicated to addressing problems in the black community. Activities included the awarding of scholarships to college bound Oakland youth and organized The Melvin Black Memorial Forum/Concert on Human Rights (March 16, 1980). From the description of Melvin Black Human Rights Committee records, 1979-1980. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 66903664 ...

University of California, Davis. Library

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Mostly 19th and early 20th century programs, including a large group of souvenir programs. From the description of Theatre programs collection: United States, 1800-2005. (University of California, Davis). WorldCat record id: 77008484 Material was collected by the Department of Special Collections as part of the African American History Collection. From the description of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. statements, speeches, and other material, 1963-1969. (University ...