Jul 27, 2021Dallas Restaurants Integrated PeacefullyJuly 27, 1961 - A total of 159 Negroes dined at 36 previously all-white restaurants and cafeterias in Dallas today. The Dallas Citizens...
Jul 25, 2021Negro Opera Singer Hailed in Bayreuth after Wagner PerformanceJuly 25, 1961 - Grace Bumbry, American Negro singer, was hailed today in Bayreuth for her performance as Venus in Wagner's "Tannhäuser"...
Jul 24, 2021Southern Broadcaster Says TV Coverage of Freedom Riders "Overplayed"July 24, 1961 - A Southern broadcaster said today that TV stations in his region were "getting it from our own people" because of network...
Jul 23, 2021Vice President Johnson Speaks on Civil Rights (video)July 23, 1961 - Here is Vice President Johnson's speech today on civil rights at the National Governors Conference. #LBJ #civilrights...