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A picture of the funeral procession for Rev. C.K. Steele, a notable civil rights leader and minister in Tallahassee (Fla.), through Macomb Street. It shows Mr. and Mrs. Rivers on the mule wagon carrying Rev. Steele "a last time" through Frenchtown.
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Newspaper clippings and articles on Reverend C.K. Steele, a notable minister and civil rights leader in Tallahassee (Fla.) Most of the pieces relate to his passing on August 1980 and honor his legacy and influence in the civil rights movement, including titles such as: "They came to honor a leader," "A last salute to the Rev. Steele," "Cancer claims Steele," "Leaders mourn Steele's death," "Ground broken for Steele bus facility," and others.
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Various newspaper clippings and articles relating to African Americans in education, civil rights, and education reform. These include titles such as: "Black colleges get support," "Program Seeks an End To Illiteracy in Florida," "When Teacher is 'black like me,'" "Talking Ebonics: Black English is a rich part of our history," and others.
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Various newspaper clippings and articles relating to African Americans in politics and civil rights. These include titles such as: "If Jackson were white... Experts' opinions differ on his political fortune," "Barbara Jordan, pioneering lawmaker," "Shirley Chisholm Feels Pulse of North Fla. Outlook O.K.," and others.
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Various newspaper clippings containing news and stories relating to the civil rights movement. These include articles titled "Johnson Declares War On KKK After Killing," "Senator Visits Lowndes County; SCLC Will Hold Demonstrations," "Protest groups Seek Open Meet," "NAACP May Face Board Legal Action," "By Dr. King Jr., Nonviolence Seen Oppression Key," "Segregation End A Must--Educator," "Pupil Exodus to Private Schools Expected in Leon," "High Court Overturns 5 Sit-In Convictions," "Clark Stops Selma March," "Selma Protests Heard In State," "Tallahassee on Engaging 'Freedom' trail," "Alabama family gets back land," "South's Painful Transition," "Abernathy: New Prophet of Nonviolence," "Riot Curbs Manpower at 61,000," "The Unrest of FAMU to be Eyed," and others.
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A newspaper clipping from the June 1, 1988 issue of the Tallahassee Democrat showing Governor Bob Martinez displaying a measure signed into law establishing a state holiday in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. A floating holiday, it became a fixed observance on the third Monday of January. The photograph also includes House Speaker Jim Burke, Rep. Willie Logan Jr., and Sen. Carrie Meek.
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The proclamation to make February 17, 1983 Reverend Charles Kenzie Steele, Sr. Day in Leon County, Fla. in honor of the late Rev. C.K. Steele, a notable civil rights leader in Tallahassee. Chairman of the Board at the time, J. Lee Vause, signed it into order, and the proclamation was also attested by Paul F. Hartsfield, Clerk of Circuit Court. The honorary day was chosen in light of the special memorial service that was held on what would have been his 69th birthday.
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Two memorial publications from the Tallahassee Democrat newspaper and the National Black Monitor magazine. The Tallahassee Democrat publication is a special program published as a public service memorializing Rev. C.K. Steele, a minister and civil rights leader in Tallahassee, prior to the memorial service that took place on August 22, 1980 in Bethel Baptist Church. Stories from this program were also published in the August 20, 1980 issue of the Democrat and edited by Assistant City Editor Ron Hartung. The National Black Monitor publication, titled "An Inspiration for Reaching Back," was made as a tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr. in January, 1984. It includes historical highlights from King's life, his philosophy of nonviolence, and the history of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center for Nonviolent Social Change, Inc. from its early years through the completion of the Freedom Hall Complex.
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An article titled "Kalamazoo’s Memorial to Martin Luther King, Jr." by Michael W. Panhorst for the 1995 issue of CRM 18. It covers the making of the sculpture by Lisa Reinertson, whose father marched with King, as well as the historical information it displays and the efforts that led to the memorial for the civil rights leader.
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Newspaper clippings and articles on Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. These include an article titled "Ray can't withdraw guilty plea" from the December 13, 1976 issue of the Tallahassee Democrat about James Earl Ray's unsuccessful attempts to withdraw his guilty plea in the assassination of King. There is also the special publication by the Star Tribune in Minnesota titled "Living the Dream let Freedom Ring" written by Nora Leven for educative purposes geared to both elementary and secondary students. There is also a copy of King's infamous 'I have a dream' speech and a publication from the Martin Luther King, Jr., Federal Holiday Commission for the 12th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Commemorative Celebration with significant events in the life of King.
