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Church involvement in social and political issues and activism, including civil rights, protests, and war work. Also, social and political reformers connected to the church. See the following related collections: Civil rights, protests, and social reformers; Wars. Featured image: Religious with Rosa Parks, 1963.

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Title:
Life and Death in Blakely, Georgia, 1991.
Description:
Movie produced by the Center for Democratic Renewal documenting the Ku Klux Klan's involvement in and influence on the City of Blakely Fire Department. Includes coverage of the deaths of Charles McCoy and Antavious Williams, two African American children, purportedly due to the fire department's negligence; an interview segment with Sara Ann McCoy, mother of Charles; a speech by Rev. Dr. Mac Charles Jones, vice chair of the Center for Democratic Renewal; interview segments with Ben Cawthon and Wilbur Robinson of Blakely's Concerned Black Citizens Committee; and a statement by David Griffin, former Blakely City Council member, asserting that Blakely fire chief Franklin Brown was a member of the Ku Klux Klan.
Creator:
Center for Democratic Renewal. (producer), Levitas, Daniel. (producer), Bailey, Louis. (film director), Ettinger, Bruce. (film editor)
Subject names:
Center for Democratic Renewal., Ku Klux Klan (1915- ), Invisible Empire, Knights of the Ku Klux Klan (1975)
Topics:
Racism against Black people--United States., White supremacy movements--Georgia., Racial discrimination--United States--20th century.
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:286343
Title:
Chicago Gay Pride Parade, 1991.
Description:
Gay Pride March Chicago. 06 30 91. David Hooker. PLGC/Chicago.
Subject names:
Sindt, David, 1940-1986--Archives., Presbyterians for Lesbian/Gay Concerns., Hooker, David.
Topics:
Gay pride parades--Illinois--Chicago., Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church.
Geographic subjects:
Chicago (Ill.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:153428
Title:
Human Sexuality Committee hearing at the 203rd General Assembly, Baltimore, Maryland, 1991.
Description:
Human Sexuality Committee hearing in the plenary hall.
Creator:
Rice, Ronald B., 1937- (photographer)
Subject names:
Rice, Ronald B., 1937---Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (203rd : 1991 : Baltimore, Md.)
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Sexual orientation--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Geographic subjects:
Baltimore (Md.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:146305
Title:
Moderator Herbert Valentine at the 203rd General Assembly, Baltimore, Maryland, 1991.
Creator:
Rice, Ronald B., 1937- (photographer)
Subject names:
Valentine, Herbert, 1934-, Rice, Ronald B., 1937---Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (203rd : 1991 : Baltimore, Md.)
Topics:
Clergy--Presbyterian Church--United States--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Baltimore (Md.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:146304
Title:
Moderator Herbert Valentine at the 203rd General Assembly, Baltimore, Maryland, 1991.
Creator:
Rice, Ronald B., 1937- (photographer)
Subject names:
Valentine, Herbert, 1935-, Rice, Ronald B., 1937---Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (203rd : 1991 : Baltimore, Md.)
Topics:
Presbyterian Church--Clergy--United States--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Baltimore (Md.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:146303
Title:
Media attention on the Human Sexuality Committee report at the 203rd General Assembly, Baltimore, Maryland, 1991.
Creator:
Rice, Ronald B., 1937- (photographer)
Subject names:
Rice, Ronald B., 1937---Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (203rd : 1991 : Baltimore, Md.)--Press coverage.
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Sexual orientation--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Geographic subjects:
Baltimore (Md.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:146302
Title:
Human Sexuality Committee report and discussion at the 203rd General Assembly, Baltimore, Maryland, 1991.
Creator:
Rice, Ronald B., 1937- (photographer)
Subject names:
Rice, Ronald B., 1937---Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (203rd : 1991 : Baltimore, Md.)
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Sexual orientation--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Geographic subjects:
Baltimore (Md.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:146301
Title:
1991 General Assembly silent protest.
Description:
Silent march by gay and lesbian Presbyterians and their allies in plenary of the 203rd General Assembly of the PC(USA), introduced by moderator Herb Valentine. Media services identifier PM 91-013.
Creator:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). Presbyterian Mission Agency. Media Services.
Subject names:
Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.). General Assembly (203rd : 1991 : Baltimore, Md.), Valentine, Herbert Duncan, 1935-
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--20th century.
Geographic subjects:
Baltimore (Md.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:145297
Title:
Human Sexuality Committee at the 203rd General Assembly, Baltimore, Maryland, 1991.
Creator:
Rice, Ronald B., 1937- (photographer)
Subject names:
Rice, Ronald B., 1937---Archives., Presbyterian Church in the U.S.A. General Assembly (203rd : 1991 : Baltimore, Md.)
Topics:
Homosexuality--Religious aspects--Presbyterian Church., Sexual orientation--Religious aspects--Christianity.
Geographic subjects:
Baltimore (Md.)
URL:
https://digital.history.pcusa.org/islandora/object/islandora:141076

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