50th Anniversary Commemorating the Ministers' Manifesto

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50th Anniversary Commemorating the Ministers' Manifesto

50th Anniversary Commemorating the Ministers' Manifesto

Dr. Toussainst K. Hill Jr., pastor at West Hunter Street Baptist Church, listens during a portion of the program.

A group of pastors issued a statement calling for equal rights regardless of race. Doesn't sound like much now, but in 1957 it was a daring stand. A new play dramatizes the so-called Ministers Manifesto. Tom Key of Theatrical Outfit will read from it at a commemoration event on Oct. 25.

A letter sent from Life Magazine in 1957.

A person eats breakfast that was held commemorating the 50th Anniversary the Ministers' Manifesto of 1957.

Bishop L. Bevel Jones III (center) is honored during a portion of the during the 50th Anniversary Commemorating the Ministers' Manifesto of 1957 where he and others present were acknowledged for their participation 50 years ago with the 'Ministers' Manifesto of 1957, ' during a breakfast at All Saints' Episcopal Church on Thursday.

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Dr. Toussainst K. Hill Jr., pastor at West Hunter Street Baptist Church, listens during a portion of the program.

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