This film explores South Africa's apartheid policy, focusing on issues such as race relations, political practices, and segregated dwellings. The footage includes several interviews with black leaders.

WJZ Raw news footage of press conferences and interviews in the days following the uprisings that took place in Baltimore, MD following the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in April 1968. Shared for historical purposes. From archive.org

1 Gov. Spiro Agnew discussing state of emergency in Baltimore City and Baltimore County, curfews, and executive orders
2 Street scenes in aftermath of riots
3 D'Alesandro press conference on the riots
4 General Gelston press conference on the riots
5 D'Alesandro press conference on the riots and proclamations
6 Traffic and street scenes, putting out fires, burned out buildings: Attman's Delicatessen
7 Unknown business owner interviewed
8 Supermarket owner or employee interviewed
9 Unknown man and woman interviewed about looting
10 Press conference with civil rights leader on his meeting with Spiro Agnew and the intent to divide the black community
11 Street scenes, people sweeping sidewalks
12 Unknown man on insurance coverage after looting
13 People in line for food distribution
14 Unknown man on hope for the future and lessons learned
15 Press conference with D'Alesandro and others on the restoration of law and order
16 Unknown man on agencies and disaster relief services for refugees
17 Press conference with D'Alesandro

Great panel discussion in the aftermath of the Watts uprising exploring the future of America, the successes and failures of the Civil Rights movement and the need for financial empowerment in addition to integration. As Floyd McKissick discusses ay 37:15 , the Civil Right's movement only benefited the Talented Tenth. The uprising s were a reflection of Revolution. Selection from the 6th annual Philadelphia Public Service Conference sponsored by Group W, whose theme was "The Unfinished American Revolution : Crisis in Black and White." Liner Notes:Racial conflict is one of the most urgent problems of urban America. Unlike the other dilemmas of the city -water and air pollution, inadequate transportation, growing slums, overtaxed educational facilities, increas­ing crime, and others--the racial problem seems to be the least sensitive to immediate or lasting cures.This was the prevailing view point of a distinguished panel of experts w ho addressed the 350 delegates in attendance at the Philadelphia Con­ference, the sixth such meeting held under Group W sponsorship to ex­plore new concepts in radio and television public service programming.Using the theme, ''The Unfinished American Revolution” Crisis in Black and White,"" the panelists who discussed the racial problems included J. Alfred Cannon, M.D., Associate Director, Division of social and Community Psychiatry, School of Medicine, University of California at Los Angeles ;"Major General George M. Gelsto n, the Adjutant General of Maryland and former Acting Police Commissioner, Batimore ; Floyd B. McKissick, National Director, the Congress of Racial Equality; Dr. Alex Rosen, Dean of the Graduate School of Social Work , New York University; Reverend Leon H. Sullivan, Founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors, Opportunities Industrialization Center, Philadelphia. The panel· moderator was Herbert Cahan, Group W area vice presi­dent, Baltimore.Highlights from the discussion are presented in these recordings-an examination of ''The Crisis in Black and White.

Actor/Composer/Musicoligist JESTER HAIRSTON (Amos ‘n Andy, Amen) tells the story of Slavery in America and his choir performs religious songs in this very rare recording from 1978. Great history designed for young people and adults. shared for historical purposes.Jester Joseph Hairston (July 9, 1901 – January 18, 2000) was an American composer, songwriter, arranger, choral conductor, and actor. He was regarded as a leading expert on Negro spirituals and choral music. His notable compositions include "Amen," a gospel-tinged theme from the film Lilies of the Field and a 1963 hit for The Impressions, and the Christmas song "Mary's Boy Child".

⁣Dr. Martin Luther King Jr: A Man of Peace (1968)

Words From The Frontlines - Excerpts From The Great Speeches Of Malcolm X

1. "We Want Complete Separation"
2. "You Got What's Know as 'White's Disease'" 13:33
3. "Keep That White Man's Claws off Our Women" 25:54
4. "There's No Such Thing as a Non-Violent Revolution" 31:19
5. "I'm a Field Negro" 35:46
6. "... Stop Singin' and Start Swingin" 44:23
7. "... By Any Means Necessary" 48:42
8. "You Can't Hate the Roots of a Tree and Not Hate the Tree" 54:38

By 1967, war, racism, and poverty had become the dominant issues confronting America and the Freedom Movement. On April 4, Dr. King forcefully speaks out against the Vietnam War with "Beyond Vietnam: A Time to Break Silence," delivered at Riverside Church in New York City. Ten days later, in a speech at Stanford University titled "The Other America," Dr. King addresses race, poverty and economic justice. (At various times in 1967 and '68 he gave slightly different versions of "The Other America" to other audiences. - www.crmvet.org

Short documentary designed for middle school students and up.

Beginning with agrarian America's entrance into World War I, follows the country's economic history through today's computerized, fast-food service. Shared for historical purposes. I do not own the rights.

A collection of some of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s final speeches, recorded November 1967 & March 1968 and issued on lp shortly after his assassination on April 4, 1968.1. Dr. King Talks About Local 1199 - New York City March 10, 1968.2. Song: Everybody's Got To Live by Jimmy Collier & Rev. Fred Kirkpatrick3. Labor and The Way In Vietnam - Chicago November 11, 19674. Dr. King's Own Eulogy - Atlanta, February 4, 19685. Leon J. Davis - President, Local 1199 6. Address To Local 1199 Freedom Salute - New York City, March 10, 1968