Pearlene Sullivan, an Ann Arbor resident and clerk-typist at the Municipal Court, participating in her fourth fair housing march. When asked why she marched, she told reporters, "This is the best way I can think of to get councilmen to change their minds. They're very stubborn -- especially the mayor. Picketing is the only way to make the council realize that Ann Arbor needs equal rights" (Stentzel, 1963).
This is a flyer for the Student Coalition Against Racism's November 20th rally in support of busing, desegregation, and the prevention of racist violence in Detroit that had been seen in Boston and Louisville following school desegregation.
A flyer for the Second National Student Conference Against Racism. The conference discusses issues such as affirmative action, school desegregation, and organized racist violence. The flyer stresses the importance of the conference in the context of the fight for busing and the right to an equal education, stating "everyone who is fighting to win desegregation of Detroit Schools should be sure to attend."
A 1971 Statement of the League of Women Voters of Detroit made at the public hearing of the Central School Board. They make clear their position in favor of busing, and state their concerns that magnet schools will not be able to facilitate integration of Detroit's public schools.
A 1971 Statement of the League of Women Voters of Detroit made at the public hearing of the Central School Board. They make clear their position in favor of busing, and state their concerns that magnet schools will not be able to facilitate integration of Detroit's public schools.
The Suburban Human Relations Councils promoted the Greater Detroit Committee for Fair Housing Practices' Housing Aide program. Appealing to the suburban housewife in this pamphlet, they included various articles concerning the growing desire to create open suburban housing communities that accepted everyone.
A poster that was produced and distributed by proponents of Proposal B on the 1972 Michigan Ballot. The Proposal would legally permit licensed physicians to perform abortions.
A telegram sent to Ann Arbor City Council member Eunice Burns regarding the importance of the Council's efforts to make fair housing a reality in Ann Arbor in light of the Birmingham 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, which took the lives of four African-American children.
A letter from Women Against Racism, an integrated group of women and mothers who organized in support of busing and protecting children from racist attacks. The letter is in response to the harassment of black students attending Christopher Columbus Middle School following the busing plan, calling for counter protests at anti-busing demonstrations and meetings about the busing issue to successfully desegregate Detroit's schools and keep the students safe.
A letter from Women Against Racism, an integrated group of women and mothers who organized in support of busing and protecting children from racist attacks. The letter is in response to the harassment of black students attending Christopher Columbus Middle School following the busing plan, calling for counter protests at anti-busing demonstrations and meetings about the busing issue to successfully desegregate Detroit's schools and keep the students safe.
A bulletin telling women their rights in regards to sex discrimination in the workplace. This specifically looks at being asked illegal questions in a job interview.
An image of a young woman in the foreground and a coworker in the background. Both working as secretaries, phone operators, or some other job that requires phone usage.
