'Black Berets' Hold Press Conference

Creator

Preview

Identifier

35160004383551

Creation Date

8-27-1970

Subject—Names

Black Berets

Subject—Topics

Civil Rights Movement

Description

Portland, Ore.: R.L. Anderson, chief of organization called the 'Black Berets,' said Oregon Gov. Tom McCall's talk to the state 8/25 was strictly 'racist.' Anderson, with Tom Wilson (L), another Beret, told a Portland press conference they are mobilizing up to 1,000 residents to patrol the streets of the city's black community during the American Legion convention. Anderson said the blacks will not tolerate the movement of National Guardsmen in the Albina District of Portland & that if they came they would be met with force.

Format

BW Photograph, 11" x 8.5"

Source

United Press International