Civil Rights Movement (48 images)

Chicago,IL September 29, 1971 --- Mayor Richard Daley and the Reverend Jesse Jackson (R), national director of Operation Breadbasket, clasp hands in greeting 9/29/1971 prior to the opening of the Black Expo at the International Amphitheatre. More than 500 black and minority businesses from 23 states will have exhibits on display during the exposition. (UPI Photo)

Fania Jordan, sister of Angela Davis appears to be addressing a deputy sheriff’s club, following her arrest here 1/31. Miss Jordan and 16 other persons were arrested for violating tough regulations against demonstrations outside the Santa Clara County Courthouse where pre-trial motions were being heard in the Angela Davis murder kidnapping conspiracy case.

Angela Davis and Mother: SAN JOSE, CA: Angela Davis right embraces her mother Sallye June 4th following the jury's acquittal of Miss Davis on all charges. The decision ended trial which began on February 28.

Dr. Ralph Abernathy, President of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference gives the peace sign at a panel discussion at Boston College on December 8, 1969 in Boston. (UPI Photo/Files)