Southern Christian Leadership Conference Overview

The video explores the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), founded on January 10, 1957, with Martin Luther King Jr. as its first president. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, the SCLC focuses on educating youth and adults in personal responsibility, leadership, and community service to ensure economic justice and civil rights. The organization has numerous chapters and affiliates across the U.S., supporting national programs like voter registration and education improvement. Notable members include Ralph Abernathy and Jesse Jackson. The SCLC was pivotal in events like the March on Washington and continues to combat issues like human trafficking and poverty. Currently led by Charles Steele Jr., the SCLC remains committed to its mission of eradicating racism and promoting unity.

When was the Southern Christian Leadership Conference founded?

• July 4, 1955

• December 1, 1956

• March 15, 1960

• January 10, 1957

What is the primary focus of the SCLC?

• To promote economic growth

• To educate youth and adults in personal responsibility and civil rights

• To support political campaigns

• To provide financial aid to businesses

Who was the first president of the SCLC?

• Charles Steele Jr.

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Jesse Jackson

• Ralph Abernathy

Which event was a catalyst for the formation of the SCLC?

• The March on Washington

• The Montgomery Bus Boycotts

• The Albany Movement

• The Selma to Montgomery March

Which program of the SCLC focuses on combating poverty?

• The International Poor People's Campaign

• Voter Registration Initiative

• The We Build Project

• Justice for Girls

What is the 'We Build Project' focused on?

• Promoting voter registration

• Improving education

• Eradicating racism

• Building community

Which civil rights movement was the SCLC involved in?

• The Little Rock Nine

• The Freedom Riders

• The March on Washington

• The Civil Rights Act of 1964

Who is the current president of the SCLC?

• Charles Steele Jr.

• Ralph Abernathy

• Jesse Jackson

• Martin Luther King III

How many affiliates does the SCLC currently have?

• 10

• 30

• 25

• 17

What is the SCLC's commitment in the spirit of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.?

• To provide financial aid to businesses

• To support political campaigns

• To activate the strength to love within the community

• To promote economic growth