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2009 Convention Press ReleaseSouthern Christian Leadership Conference National Convention Returns to Memphis, Tennessee to Revive Dr. Martin Luther King's, “Poor People's Campaign” more
SCLC Seeks New PresidentSCLC is taking resumes for the position of President & CEO. Resume should be sent to Rev. Raleigh Trammel, Chairman, 2132 West Drive MLK Way, Dayton, OH 45417. The deadline for submission is July 1, 2009 at 12:00 ( midnight), please no phone calls and all resume must be addressed and sent the the Chairman attention.
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SCLC to Revive National Movement - The Historic Poor People’s CampaignWashington, DC. The Southern Christian Leadership Conference to announce the re-establishment of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s, "Poor People's Campaign". The campaign originally established in 1968 is committed to reduce poverty in targeted areas across America. The SCLC organization will make the formal announcement, outline the campaign's objectives, the components and the event agenda which includes a National Hearing, March and Rally during the press conference on Wednesday, June 10, 2009 at 10:00 AM at AFL-CIO, President's Room, 1st Floor, 815 16th Street N.W. Washington, DC 20006. more
Silence is SinToday HIV/AIDS is a health emergency among African Americans and Latinos. According to Dr. David Satcher, “The color of the epidemic is changing increasingly it is becoming an epidemic of color”.
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SCLC vanguard. . .
Leaders of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference gathered in Memphis this week to announce new details about its 51st convention, which is scheduled for Aug. 1-5 in Memphis. The event, which is expected to attract up to 5,000 people, will pay special tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Attending the press conference were (l-r): National SCLC President Rev. Byron Clay; National SCLC Chair, Rev. Raleigh Trammell; Honorable convention chairperson, Mayor AC Wharton and SCLC Memphis chapter President, Dwight Montgomery (behind Wharton). (Tri-State Defender archives)
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Byron Clay named interim head of SCLC
Clay has been involved with SCLC all his life. The Kenner, La., native was first appointed to the civil rights organization’s national board in 1973. At the time, he was just 15 years old. The board in April 2008 named Clay its national vice president. more
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Poor People's Campaign BriefIn 1968 The SCLC began preparing for the Poor People’s Campaign. The Poor People’s Campaign was organized around the thought that poverty was the root of inner city violence. The Poor People’s Campaign would push for legislation to guarantee employment, income, and housing for the nation’s economically challenged. more
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MISSION:
In the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) is renewing its commitment to bring about the promise of “one nation, under God, indivisible” together with the commitment to activate the “strength to love” within the community of humankind.
THE ORGANIZATION:
The SCLC is a nonprofit, non-sectarian, inter-faith, advocacy organization that is committed to non-violent action to achieve social, economic, and political justice.
FOUNDED:
February 14, 1957
PROGRAMS & INITIATIVES:
• Voter Registration/ Education
• Conflict Resolution/ Nonviolence Training
• Economic Empowerment
• Health Care
• Youth Development
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ORGANIZATION FOCUS:
To promote spiritual principles within our membership and local communities;
to educate youth and adults in the areas of personal responsibility, leadership potential, and community service; to ensure economic justice and civil rights in the areas of discrimination and affirmative action; and to eradicate environmental classism and racism wherever it exists.
WHO WE ARE:
The SCLC consists of local chapters and affiliates from around the country that support the organization, and work in their own community to implement national programs such as voter registration, improvement of education and direct action against racial injustice.
The SCLC is made up of Chapters and Affiliates located across the United States. Memberships may be applied for either online, through your chapter association, or individuals can join through the national office. For more information about forming a chapter and/or becoming an affiliate, call the Department of Chapters and Affiliates at 404.522.1420 ext. 30.
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