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Shirley Chisholm Speech (1988)

Folks

Details

Collection:LPB

Genre: Newsmagazine

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 1988-01-31

Duration: 00:01:43

Subjects: King, Martin Luther, Jr., 1929-1968 | Civil Rights

Contributors:

  • Masingale, Sonya Host
  • Chisholm, Shirley Speaker

Description

This segment from the January 31, 1988, episode of the series “Folks” features Sonya Masingale presenting highlights from former New York Congresswoman Shirley Chisholm’s speech at Louisiana State University (LSU) in Baton Rouge commemorating the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr.