Dr. Ralph Abernathy Speaks at Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio
Dr. Ralph Abernathy Speaks at Antioch College, Yellow Springs, Ohio
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This program may contain candid dialog and/or strong language.
Box Number Audio Tape
PA 514
Title
Dr . Ralph Abernathy Speaks at Antioch College , Yellow Springs , Ohio
Collection
Audio Tape Collection : American Archive Pilot Project Grant
Date Original Recording
1973-04-23
Duration
01:08:13
Description Abstract
Dr . Ralph Abernathy (March 11 , 1926-April 17 , 1990) spoke at Antioch College in Yellow Springs , Ohio on April 23 , 1973 . The event was held in Kelly Hall . He talked about “The State of the Progressive Movement in the U.S.” as it related to the New Directions Strike being held at Antioch College . Abernathy was a leader in the American Civil Rights Movement and Baptist minister . He sat on the Board of Directors of the Martin Luther King , Jr . Center for Nonviolent Social Change and served as President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference and Foundation .Beginning in 1963 , Antioch College began to recruit low income , primarily African American students through various grants and other funding sources through what was then called the New Directions program . By 1973 , these students made up about 20% of the student body and most were on full financial assistance . In 1973 , the Nixon administration cut back on funding for college programs . This left low income students faced with taking out higher interest rate loans from banks . Realizing that banks would not lend to the majority of these students , the Antioch administration set aside $300,000 to take care of these students . The students demanded a contract stating that aid would be provided until their graduation . The Trustees would not agree to such a contract . The students held a strike that lasted six weeks and caused extensive property damage to the campus . A large number of students withdrew causing a financial crisis for the College .
Radio Producer(s)
Unknown
Original Recording Medium
1/4 inch audio tape
Subject
Civil Rights Education
Contributor
WYSO FM 91.3 Public Radio
Contributor Address
Antioch College
Contributor URL
http://www.wyso.org
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Digital Publisher
Greene County Public Library
Digital Publisher Address
Greene County Room - Local History & Genealogy
Publisher URL
http://www.greenecountyroom.info
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