Dr. Kenneth A. Salaam (b. March 23, 1949), also known as "Freedom Smitty, " was raised in North Philadelphia and was a member of the NAACP Youth Council under the leadership of Cecil B. Moore. As a teenager, Dr. Salaam participated in the Columbia...
A comprehensive study of the 1964 Columbia Avenue riots, including a timeline of events and analysis of the social and neighborhood conditions that contributed to the riots. Includes a foreword and afterword reflecting on the nature of race riots...
A memorandum concerning the Jewish Community Relations Council's response to the 1964 Columbia Avenue riots. Includes commentary on police action during riots and role of anti-Semitism, as well as press release concerning Mayor Tate's response.
