SCLC
SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE
At its first convention in Montgomery in August 1957, the Southern Leadership Conference adopted the current name, the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Basic decisions made by the founders at these early meeting included the adoption of nonviolent mass action as the cornerstone of strategy, the affiliation of local community organizations with SCLC across the South, and a determination to make the SCLC movement open to all, regardless of race, religion, or background.
SCLC is a now a nation wide organization made up of chapters and affiliates with programs that affect the lives of all Americans: north, south, east and west. Its sphere of influence and interests has become international in scope because the human rights movement transcends national boundaries.
The Jefferson Co. Ga. SCLC has been established in order to promote the general welfair of all citizens of Jefferson Co. Ga.,
regardless of race, creed, color, gender, or national orgin.
The chapter also has been established to address issues and concerns such as racism, crime, violence, discrimination, and any negative entity of Jefferson and surrounding counties.
we must never forget where we came from
THE STRUGGLE IS NOT OVER YET!........................................................................................................................................