UPI - The African American Experience 1930-1980

 

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    Identifier

    35160004382579

    Creation Date

    8-25-1970

    Subject—Topics

    Civil Rights Movement

    Description

    Washington: Manuel Ruiz, Jr., a Mexican-American member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights, 8/25 endorsed the right of all Americans to choose where they wish to live and go to school. Ruiz, a 61-year-old Los Angeles attorney, was testifying before the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on his nomination to the Commission. He has served on the Commission since last year but has not yet been confirmed by the Senate.

    Format

    BW Photograph, 11" x 8.5"

    Source

    United Press International

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    Keywords

    African Americans, history, United States, prejudice, desegregation, civil rights movement, Black Panthers

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