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Domestic News April 7, 1956

The Miami Times

Miami, Dade County, Florida

What is this article about?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity launches $10,000 nationwide fundraising campaign to support Montgomery civil rights efforts, announced by President Frank L. Stanley; officers attended trials and gave check to Rev. M.L. King.

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ALPHAS TO RAISE $10,000 FOR MONTGOMERY

General President Frank L. Stanley of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity announced the start of a campaign to raise $10,000 by Alpha men all over the country to help in the fight by the people in Montgomery.

Stanley, a newspaper publisher, stated in his appeal "Remember, you were indicted too, when the forces of hate arrested our fraternal and racial brothers."

Alpha Phi Alpha's general officers were present at the Montgomery trials and presented a check to Reverend M. L. King, President of the Montgomery Improvement Association.

What sub-type of article is it?

Charity Or Relief

What keywords are associated?

Alpha Phi Alpha Fundraising Campaign Montgomery Frank L Stanley Reverend M L King Montgomery Improvement Association

What entities or persons were involved?

Frank L. Stanley Reverend M. L. King

Where did it happen?

Montgomery

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Montgomery

Key Persons

Frank L. Stanley Reverend M. L. King

Outcome

alpha phi alpha's general officers presented a check to reverend m. l. king, president of the montgomery improvement association.

Event Details

General President Frank L. Stanley of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity announced a nationwide campaign by Alpha men to raise $10,000 to help in the fight by the people in Montgomery. Stanley, a newspaper publisher, appealed stating 'Remember, you were indicted too, when the forces of hate arrested our fraternal and racial brothers.' Alpha Phi Alpha's general officers were present at the Montgomery trials.

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