Poor People’s Campaign began with Ralph Abernathy,

• SCLC president, leading delegations of leaders representing poor
• White, Black, Indian, and Spanish Americans to Capital Hill for conferences with cabinet members and congressional leaders.

Poor People’s Campaign began with Ralph Abernathy, SCLC president, leading delegations of leaders representing poor White, Black, Indian, and Spanish Americans to Capital Hill for conferences with cabinet members and congressional leaders.

Poor People’s Campaign began with Ralph Abernathy,

• SCLC president leading delegations of leaders
• representing poor White, Black, Indian, and Spanish
• Americans to Capitla Hill for conferences with cabinet members and congressional leaders.

Edward “Duke” Ellington, born in Washington, D. C.

Calvin Peete was a professional golfer who won 12 PGA events during his long career. Peete was famous for his ability to hit long and accurate drives, and for many years, he was the most successful African American golfer in the world.