1965 Undaunted
The last documents we will be addressing in the Catholic Interracial Council of the Twin Cities (CICTC) exhibit are dated 1965. However, based on the content of the last newsletter in the collection, it is likely the CICTC continued their work into 1966 and beyond. As in previous years, 1965 included significant national events, such as the Selma to Montgomery March, the assassination of Malcolm X, the intensification of the Vietnam War and resistance against it and continued efforts by the Johnson administration to remove racist policies.
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This March-April issue of Branches is primarily devoted to the Selma to Montgomery March, with multiple articles providing stories from participants as well as retrospectives from important figures. Other articles in this issue also offer suggestions of tools for teachers, and provides an update on the progress of negotiating a policy change with the St. Paul school board.
The first article in the May newsletter returns to housing issues, where people are encouraged to contact their representatives about an open housing bill. Also included are four perspectives from participants of the Selma to Montgomery March. Although brief, these perspectives provide additional insights related to the march. Finally, there is a description of the CICTC’s activities, which range from home visits to efforts to promote open housing.
Think about...
Many individuals and organizations want to leave a legacy, something for future generations.
- What kind of legacy do you think the CICTC gave to future generations?
- Does the social and political environment we live in today make organizations like the CICTC more or less effective?