This audio recording features proceedings from the 23rd Annual Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) Convention in Cleveland, Ohio. The recording includes musical performances and the remarks of SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery (at 00:28:10) in introducing Illinois U.S. Congressman John Anderson, who was running as the Independent candidate for President of the United States in 1980. Anderson speaks about the performance of the Democratic party in relation to advancing the goals of African Americans.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 ...