SIDE 1: J.E.L. - Rimini, Italy, Aug.30, '80

This audio recording features Joseph E. Lowery speaking at the International Meeting of Friendship Among the People held in Rimini, Italy on August 30, 1980. The audio recording begins with an introduction of Lowery, spoken in Italian. At 00:11:15, Lowery speaks about the Southern Christian Leadership Conference's involvement in the civil rights movement and the United States' effort to build nationwide relationships to develop "equitable pluralism", job opportunities, peace, and justice for Blacks and minorities through non-violent efforts. The recording continues with Lowery being interviewed by Nuccio Fava, deputy director of Italy's news program TG1. Lowery's speech and answers are translated in segments from English to Italian for the audience in the exhibition hall.The Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library acknowledges the generous support of the Joseph & Evelyn Lowery Institute for Justice and Human Rights, the Joseph Echols Lowery Irrevocable Trust, and other donors in supporting the processing and digitization of Morehouse College's Joseph Echols and Evelyn Gibson Lowery Collection