Constitution —had already been achieved in theory, but would take mountainous legal fights and dedicated lobbying to achieve in practice. The first convention to discuss those goals was held in the summer of at the Cooper Union in New York City, Roxborough says. Also notable about the history of the convention, Roxborough says, is its long tradition of inviting U. According to the Library of Congress, Harry Truman became the first president to address the convention in its 38 years of history when he spoke from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in June , demanding that the federal government take the lead in guaranteeing civil rights.
Hillary Clinton is expected to speak on Monday. Contact us at letters time. Sullivan said she believes the work of the Boston branch is felt throughout the entire organization, but locally, the convention is a chance to highlight the racial equity work going on in Boston.
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