Letter from Ms. Elma Lewis of the National Center for African-American Artists to Dr. William Leary, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools

Letter from Ms. Elma Lewis of the National Center for African-American Artists to Dr. William Leary, Superintendent of Boston Public Schools

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Busing for school integration
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This is a letter from Ms. Elma Lewis sent to Superintendent Dr. William Leary to alert him for an "Assembly of Justice" to be held by the Black Community Caucus for Quality Education. The letter lists demands to be discussed on behalf of the parents of black students, and these demands are aimed to demand quality integrated education. It discusses the need for protection for black students from being harassed, and therefore having their education affected, during the process of integration. It is signed by many dignitaries and supporters of the Black community in the Greater Boston Area as a sign of goodwill and a call to action.

Ms. Elma Lewis, National Center for African-American Artists

Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity, INC
Records, 1961-2005

Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections

September 30, 1974

Kristin Harris

This item is made available for research and educational purposes by Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections. Rights status is not evaluated.

Metropolitan Council for Educational Opportunity (METCO), Inc., 1961-2005 (bulk 1966-1995), Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections. See also the Boston Social Justice Organizations and Activists at Northeastern University Archives and Special Collections.

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M101, Box 2

Boston, MA
Boston Public Schools

Photo of original typed letter