Social Activism, 1982-2018, Undated

Extent:
3.0 cubic ft.
Scope and content:
The social activism series includes information regarding Vera Michelson’s activism with organizations outside of the Capital District Coalition against Apartheid and Racism. This series includes records relating to Cure Violence, SNUG, Urban Grief, and ROOTS (Re-Entry Opportunities and Orientation Toward Success). Michelson devoted her life to these social activism organizations, which often intersected in their missions to address racial discrimination and gun violence in the Capital District. This series includes meeting minutes, correspondence, newspaper articles, and ephemera from the various organizations.
Arrangement:
Arraned alphabetically.

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