SIDE 1: Marty King, 3rd. Aug. 11, '81. SCLC Convention - New Orleans.

This audio recording features proceedings from the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) 24th Annual Convention on August 11, 1981. This audio recording features singing, scripture readings, and remarks by convention speakers. At 00:11:50, SCLC President Joseph E. Lowery introduces Martin Luther King, III. At 00:15:23, Martin Luther King, III speaks about the history of the civil rights movement, SCLC, the Voting Rights Act, education, and the importance of progress for the advancement of Blacks. At 00:54:50, Joseph E. Lowery speaks about honoring God, doing the right thing, and continuing to fight for voting, education, and other civil rights. This audio recording concludes with singing. Audio note: Low and inconsistent volume levels throughout recording playback.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