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HemisFair -- 1978
Speech commemorating the 10th anniversary of HemisFair '68.
Date:
February 17, 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[BCMM and KAPE Radio Dispute Documents]
Several correspondences involving KAPE radio, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), and the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM). The focus of the documents is a dispute between the BCMM and KAPE, in which the BCMM tried to revoke the broadcaster's license. Also included is KAPE's effort to dismiss the BCMM, a deadline extension by the FCC, and various affidavits made on behalf of the BCMM.
Date:
1974
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[BCMM Petition Against KAPE Radio]
Petition put out by the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM) asking for signatures in their fight against KAPE radio. The San Antonio broadcasters have been criticized by the BCMM for adversely representing the needs of the black community.
Date:
March 1975
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Webb Boyd Newsletter by Organizations United for Eastside Development ]
Newsletter by Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED), written by Mario Marcel Salas. It discusses the case of Webb Boyd, a black man murdered by two security guards, and recent news in the trial of his killers, NAACP involvement, and community support.
Date:
1979
Creator:
Salas, Mario Marcel
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Eastside Investigative Program Proposal]
Tentative proposal for the Eastside Legal Investigative Program, a project to gather and collect resources to help black men and women in case of criminal offenses; particularly, when they have been wrongly accused. The plan outlines functions, structure, fiscal issues, client legibility, and more.
Date:
June 12, 1973
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[O.U.E.D. Invitation to Community Backyard Bar-B-Q and Public Forum]
Invitation from Organizations United for Eastside Development (OUED) to the first annual Community Backyard Bar-B-Q and public forum. Document lists date, location, and five special guest speakers who will be in attendance, including Rick Greene and John H. Sanders.
Date:
May 1979
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Organizations United for Eastside Development By-Laws]
Typed, nine page document covering the by-laws of Organizations United for Eastside Development. The document discusses the organization's purpose and structure, and goes on further into precise information on its composition.
Date:
1979
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Student National Coordinating Committee Minutes - December 1970]
Meeting minutes for a December get-together of the Student National Coordinating Committee (S.N.C.C). Items discussed include guest speakers, community outreach, and conflicts with the court system.
Date:
December 1, 1970
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Student National Coordinating Committee News]
News bulletin from the Student National Coordinating Committee (S.N.C.C) ministry of information. It explains an altercation that occurred at Hawthorne Junior High School where five members of SNCC were arrested for disorderly conduct. Four of the five were later released with the exception of Mario Marcel Salas.
Date:
February 13, 1970
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Student National Coordinating Committee Letter and Meeting Reminder for Texas People's Coalition]
Letter written by a member of the Student National Coordinating Committee. It discusses unfair television coverage by Channel 12. On the back, Norvall Hill and Franklin Garcia send a reminder for a meeting of the San Antonio chapter of the Texas People's Coalition.
Date:
1971
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Press Conference Invitation from Black Coalition on Mass Media]
Announcement sent by the Black Coalition on Mass Media for an upcoming press conference. It encourages attendance and discusses material that will be covered, including the First Annual People's Unity Festival and a legal situation with KAPE radio.
Date:
1975
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media Agenda for November Meeting]
November meeting agenda for Black Coalition on Mass Media. Four tasks are listed, and three additional ones have been hand-written at the bottom of the page.
Date:
November 29, 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media Schedule for People's Unity Festival]
Schedule of events for the First Annual People's Unity Festival, spearheaded by the Black Coalition on Mass Media. Two pages provide information on gospels, speakers, and accompanying times.
Date:
1975
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[William B. Lloyd Jr. Paper on International Broadcasting]
Typed two-page paper on international broadcasting as it stood in the late 1970's. Authored by William B. Lloyd, Jr., chairman of a Policy Committee associated with the United Nations, the paper discusses a monopoly of satellite broadcasting by the United States and other industrialized countries, and attempts to curb this hegemony by third world countries. Lloyd proposes a solution and discusses a way for it to begin.
Date:
1976~
Creator:
Lloyd, William B., Jr.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Easter Sunday Invitation from Black Coalition on Mass Media]
Invitation sent out by the Black Coalition on Mass Media for an Easter Sunday event to be held at Pittman Sullivan Park. The invitation was sent out to church groups which may have been interested in participating and setting up concession booths after a nominal fee was paid. Contact Information for the Coalition is given at the bottom.
Date:
1975
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media July Minutes]
Minutes for a July 1978 meeting of the Black Coalition on Mass Media, a civil rights organization for the betterment of African-American representation in the media. The document contains lists on issues discussed and the names of those present.
Date:
July 12, 1978
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Annual People's Unity Festival Promotional Material]
Announcement for the First Annual People's Unity Festival, an Easter event taking place at Pittman-Sullivan Park. Document mentions activities, food, and music groups that will be present.
Date:
1975
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media Press Statement]
Press statement released by the Black Coalition on Mass Media, a San Antonio civil rights organization with the intent to better how the mass media represents and interacts with the African-American community. The statement explains their basic purpose and goes on to specify a particular grievance with KAPE radio, which they see as exploitative and damaging.
Date:
October 30, 1974
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[First Annual People's Festival Schedule of Events]
Tentative schedule for the First Annual People's Unity Festival. The event was spearheaded by the Black Coalition on Mass Media, and took place during Easter Sunday at Pittman-Sullivan park.
Date:
March 1975
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[List of Suggestions for KAPE Radio by the Black Coalition on Mass Media]
List of suggestions by the Black Coalition on Mass Media (BCMM) on the programming schedule of KAPE radio, a San Antonio-based radio station. Many of the proposals are meant to amend the grievances of the BCMM in regard to the station's treatment of the African-American community.
Date:
January 1979
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Black Coalition on Mass Media Minutes - March 6, 1974]
Hand-written minutes for a March 1974 meeting of the Black Coalition on Mass Media. Some of the content on the page, however, is difficult to read.
Date:
March 6, 1974
Creator:
unknown
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Links National Headquarters to All Chapter Presidents - December 20, 1978]
Memorandum from the national headquarters of The Links, Inc. to chapter presidents requesting that all chapters complete and submit several administrative documents. Includes a form inventory and official request for forms as well as a blank membership roster form.
Date:
December 20, 1978
Creator:
Links, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
[Memorandum from Dr. Helen G. Edmonds - 1974]
Memorandum from Helen G. Edmonds listing all of The Links, Inc. programs related to National and International Trends and Services. National programs include citizenship, environment concerns, health and manpower, housing, minority businesses, re-tooling women, senior citizens, and the women-power commission. International programs include U.S. foreign policy, the United Nations Association of U.S.A., Human Rights Day, and world affairs.
Date:
1974~
Creator:
Links, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History
The Links Incorporated National and International Trends and Services: Projections for 1973-1974
List of goals and priorities for national and international projects and programs for The Links, Inc. in 1973-1974. Among their goals are supporting the United Nations, supporting the African-American Institute, assisting and advocating for senior citizens, and promoting businesses owned by minority women.
Date:
1973~
Creator:
Links, Inc.
System:
The Portal to Texas History