Equality & Civil Rights Activism in America

(30568) Segregations, Housing Discrimination, Undated

eclemens — Tue, 02 Jul 2013 09:13:52 -0400

Exterior view of a boarding house in the Queen Anne style. Painted on it’s exterior are two signs: “Rooms for rent” and “Rooms for Colored.”

(360) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "Walk to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 06:45:28 -0400

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. leads an estimated crowd of 125,000 civil rights activists down Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit during the historic "Walk to Freedom." Rev. C.L. Franklin, Walter Reuther, Rev. Albert Cleage and Mayor Jerome Cavanagh are all in view.

(5903) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:10:40 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination in downtown Detroit during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

Demonstrators carry signs that read "Integrate Before it is too Late," "Life, Liberty, Happiness Thru Work -- Give Us Jobs," Evers was Killed but His Cause will Never Die -- NAACP," "This is OUR Country Too," and "Don't Eat Jim Crow - He is too Tough."

(5906) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:15:20 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination in downtown Detroit during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

Demonstrators carry signs that read " Fight for Freedom -- Join the NAACP,' "Evers Died for You -- Join the NAACP for Him," "3rd Congressional District Democrats," and "The UAW Supports President Kennedy's Civil Rights Program."

(5908) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:26:38 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination in downtown Detroit during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

Demonstrators carry signs that read "I want to Live Where I Choose! White House for Rent...No Color Barrier," "Equal Housing" and "CORE: Congress of Racial Equality."

(5909) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 10:31:06 -0400

A composite photo shows Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. leading the "March to Freedom" and a bird's-eye view of the thousands who rallied on Woodward Ave in downtown Detroit during the demonstration against racial discrimination.

(11768) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March on Washington," 1963

eclemens — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:40:37 -0400

Unidentified African American women, holding signs and wearing hats that show UAW Support for Civil Rights, stand in front of the White House during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

(23542) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:52:24 -0400

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech to a rapt audience at Cobo Hall during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

(25328) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "Walk to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:11:44 -0400

A birds-eye view of demonstrators as they make their way down Woodward Ave. during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights march in downtown Detroit.

(25329) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "Walk to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:17:19 -0400

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. leads an estimated crowd of 125,000 civil rights activists down Woodward Avenue in downtown Detroit during the historic "Walk to Freedom." In the background spectators standing on the roof of a building are in view. At far right is St. John's Episcopalian Church.

(25330) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "Walk to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 07:59:30 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

(25331) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "Walk to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:01:12 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

(25332) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:03:04 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

(25333) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:05:03 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the "March to Freedom" civil rights demonstration.

(25334) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:09:24 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

(25335) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 08:22:45 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

(25336) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:30:36 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

(25337) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:33:52 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration. Signs read "Enact Effective Legislation to End School Segregation," "Fight for Freedom -- Join the NAACP," and "Evers Died for You -- Join the NAACP for Him."

In the background the Fox Theater and St. John's Episcopalian Church are in view.

(25338) Civil RIghts, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 09:40:39 -0400

Thousands rally against racial discrimination on in downtown Detroit during the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

(25339) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:37:04 -0400

An interior view of Cobo Hall as participants in the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration wait for the speakers to appear.

(25340) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:39:05 -0400

An interior view of Cobo Hall as participants in the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration wait for the speakers to appear.

(25341) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 13:41:31 -0400

John B. Swainson addresses participants in the “March to Freedom” civil rights demonstration in Cobo Hall.

(25361) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March to Freedom," Detroit, 1963

eclemens — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 14:47:08 -0400

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. delivers his “I Have a Dream” speech to a rapt audience at Cobo Hall during the “Walk to Freedom” civil rights demonstration.

(25362) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Oak Park, Michigan, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:24:51 -0400

Children lead the march against segregated housing in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park. The banner at the front of the line reads “WELCOME Oak Park Human Relations Committee.”

(25363) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Oak Park, Michigan, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:26:14 -0400

A view of civil rights demonstrators during the march against segregated housing in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park. At left, residents watch the procession through their neighborhood.

(25364) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Oak Park, Michigan, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:27:36 -0400

Armed men watch as the march against segregated housing in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park passes by.

(25365) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Oak Park, Michigan, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:29:22 -0400

A crowd gathers to listen to the speakers during the demonstration against segregated housing in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park. At bottom, left, a man captures the speech with a tape recorder.

(25366) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Oak Park, Michigan, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:30:49 -0400

An unidentified African American woman addresses the crowd during the demonstration against segregated housing in the Detroit suburb of Oak Park.

(25369) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:15:03 -0400

Leonard Woodcock addresses civil rights activists and supporters on the grounds of Grosse Pointe (South) High School during an demonstration against housing discrimination. The demonstration started as a march of 600 NAACP activists and supporters at the intersection of Cadieux and Kercheval in Grosse Pointe. The group grew to an estimated crowd of 2,000 by the time it reached its end at the high school, picking up supporters along its route through business and residential areas.

Left of Woodcock is Michigan Governor George Romney, who made a surprise appearance at the rally. To the right of Woodcock, partially obscured by his arm, is Edward Turner, president of the Detroit NAACP.

(25370) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:10:26 -0400

Governor George Romney leads the demonstration against housing discrimination through the “Village” in Grosse Pointe. Second from right is NAACP Detroit president Edward Turner.

(25371) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:08:10 -0400

600 Civil rights activists and supporters march through the “Village” in Grosse Pointe, en-route to a rally at Grosse Pointe (South) High School during an demonstration against housing discrimination. In the background the S.S. Kresge store on the corner of Kercheval and St. Paul is in view.

(25372) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, Grosse Pointe, Michigan, 1963

eclemens — Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:05:54 -0400

(25395) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March on Washington," 1963

eclemens — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:45:38 -0400

Demonstrators queue along the service roadway of the National Mall to board chartered busses that will take them home following the conclusion of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

(25396) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March on Washington," 1963

eclemens — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:45:38 -0400

Demonstrators queue along the service roadway of the National Mall to board chartered busses that will take them home following the conclusion of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

(25397) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March on Washington," 1963

eclemens — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:40:38 -0400

Young African American civil rights demonstrators sing and clap during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. At rear a sign that reads “We Demand an End to Bias Now!” is in view.

(25398) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March on Washington," 1963

eclemens — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:40:38 -0400

A sea of civil rights demonstrators make their way through the National Mall during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

Dozens of different signs are in view that demand new civil rights legislation and equality in schools and wages.

(25399) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March on Washington," 1963

eclemens — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:40:38 -0400

Civil rights demonstrators make their way through the National Mall during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

(25400) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March on Washington," 1963

eclemens — Thu, 09 Jun 2011 12:41:44 -0400

Civil rights demonstrators make their way through the National Mall during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.

(25401) Civil Rights, Demonstrations, "March on Washington," 1963