marched with Dr King, Jesse Jackson, Ralph Abernathy personally and organized Dr. King's first mas

Program Title: Mark Lane Living History Civil Rights Freedom Rider Part 1 of 2
Description: Mark Lane knew Dr King, Jesse Jackson, Ralph Abernathy personally and organized Dr. King's first mass rally in Harlem. Mark was also a Freedom Rider and was ominously thrown in jail for having the audacity to travel with a *n-g-r*. He tells us of a phone call to his other personal friend Attorney General Bobby Kennedy for protection for the Freedom Riders. Mark was also JFK's New York campaign manger and worked closely with both Kennedys. Mark also ran for Vice president. Mr. Lane was active in the Civil Rights movement beginning in the 1950's. He successfully challenged New York University when that institution insisted upon requiring its prospective students to list their race and religion. As an attorney he successfully challenged the special jury system in New York City, a system which systematically excluded Blacks and Puerto Ricans from serving as jurors

Host(s): Brent Holland
Featured Speakers/Guests: Mark Lane Living History Civil Rights Freedom Rider

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