Edward F. Burrows Papers (Civil Rights Greensboro Highlights)
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A Call For Justice in Greensboro
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This June 27, 1982, advertisement in the Greensboro News & Record, placed by the Greensboro Justice Fund, discussed the group's concerns over the federal grand jury probe into the 1979 Greensboro Massacre. The group was concerned about possible federal law enforcement involvement in the incident and about the possibility that some facts may not be presented and that the probe may degenerate into a "witchhunt" against those with "unpopular views".
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A Case That Raises Questions - Who Will Stop the Hate Groups?
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This August 15, 1982, column by Colman McCarthy of the Washington Post discusses the grand jury investigation into the murders of five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march in Greensboro on November 3, 1979, in the context of rising violence in general among "hate groups" in the United States, and suggests that congressional oversight may become necessary.
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Black/white perceptions: Race relations in Greensboro
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This study was initiated by the North Carolina Advisory Committee to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights as a result of conflicting assessments regarding the murder of five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march, in Greensboro, North Carolina, on November 3, 1979. The report's findings and recommendation were based on information gathered in a field investigation which took place in early 1980. The bulk of the report contains statements from a wide range of Greensboro residents regarding their perceptions about race relations in Greensboro. In addition, the report gives an overview of Greensboro, a detailed analysis of the November 3 event, and recommendations for the citizens of Greensboro.
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CWP says it has proof FBI had role in deaths
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This uncredited July 24, 1982, article from The [Raleigh] News and Observer discusses a claim by members of the Communist Workers Party (CWP) that the group has evidence of an FBI conspiracy in the violence at the Death to the Klan march in Greensboro on November 3, 1979, which resulted in the deaths of five Communist Workers Party members. The evidence cited was a 1981 letter refuting FBI claims that the CWP had not been under investigation prior to the incident.
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Call for Justice in Greensboro
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This tri-fold brochure was produced in support of federal prosecution for the murders of five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march, on November 3, 1979, in Greensboro, North Carolina.
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Call for a special prosecutor for the grand jury investigating the Greensboro killings
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This petition calls for the appointment of a special prosecutor in the federal grand jury investigation into the murders of five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march in Greensboro, North Carolina, on November 3, 1979. Although those accused of being involved with the murders had been acquitted by the North Carolina court system, the case had been appealed to the federal courts. During the federal hearing, information came to light about the involvement of FBI agents triggering a conflict of interest within the Justice Department, and thus the request for an outside prosecutor. The petition is endorsed by individuals representing various religious, community, and legal organizations.
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Call for a special prosecutor for the grand jury investigating the Greensboro killings
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This three-page petition solicits community support for appointing a special prosecutor to investigate the murder of five Communist Party Members at the Death to the Klan march, on November 3, 1979, stating that the Justice Department's involvement in the case is a ""gross conflict of interest"". The petition drive was organized by Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident. The second and third pages include names of initial supporters, many of them well-known individuals within the community.
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Cameramen: Klan Shooting Looked Planned
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This April 21, 1982, article by Larry King of the Greensboro Daily News discusses the testimony of two news photographers who said that the 1979 Greensboro Massacre looked like a planned action. Both reporters were eyewitnesses and also videotaped the incident. Both reported that they had not seen the demonstrators fire shots, and both identified specific Klansmen who had used their weapons.
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Civil rights charges eyed in shootout
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This uncredited December 13, 1980, article from the Greensboro Daily Newsreports that U.S. Attorney H.M. Michaux is considering civil rights charges against ten Klansmen and Nazis accused of killing five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march in Greensboro, North Carolina, on November 3, 1979. In addition, a civil suit was filed against the accused on November 3, 1980. This activity followed the acquittal of the defendants on murder charges earlier that year.
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Civil rights groups here express concern about Nov. 3 killings
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This May 15, 1982, article by Alex Mukendi of the Carolina Peacemaker reports that several civil rights groups have ongoing concerns about the dissemination of truthful information related to the murders of five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march in Greensboro on November 3, 1979, including appropriate terminology ("ambush" or "massacre") and press coverage of the incident.
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Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident group committee report
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This February 25, 1982, committee report (seven pages) from the Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident contains the committee's recommendations for a mass meeting to report on the group's progress to date. The plan discusses media coverage, a community meeting tentatively scheduled for March 22, 1982, strategies for securing cooperation from the Representative John Conyers and the House Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and other involved parties, and outreach to other groups. The report includes a draft letter to Representative Conyers voicing concerns about the focus of a proposed grand jury to indite individuals involved in the murder of five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march, on November 3, 1979. Also included is a fundraising letter restating the group's aims and concerns about the grand jury, and a draft letter to attorneys McAllister and Michael Johnston also expressing concern about the grand jury and questioning which parties are to be indicted. The report and draft letter to Johnston have handwritten notes and corrections.
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Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident minutes
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These minutes (two pages) of a July 7, 1982, meeting of the Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident discuss the adoption of a statement of moral and ethical concerns, and plans for the July 15 evening meeting. The statement was to be used as a tool for reach out to the local religious community for support. The July 15 evening meeting was designed to attract a broader participant base; planned agenda items were the formation of a delegation to the Justice Department and the issuance of a statement soliciting information from individuals with knowledge of the murder of five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march, on November 3, 1979.
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Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident minutes
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These minutes (one double-sided page) of a June 23, 1982, meeting of the Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident discuss various aspects of the group's ongoing activities, including planned upcoming meetings and fact-finding delegations, fundraising, a meeting with the Congressional Black Caucus, a letter to the chief of police asking for a public meeting, and other items. A report on the meeting with the Black Congressional Caucus is described as informative and useful, although the news from the meeting was not good. It was decided that the letter to police chief William Swing requesting a public meeting on surveillance tactics should be signed by individuals rather than by the American Civil Liberties Union and Concerned Citizens for purposes of public perception.
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Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident minutes
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These minutes (four pages) of a March 10, 1982, meeting of the Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident discuss various aspects of the planned March 22 Mass Meeting, including potential media appearances, speakers, and the purpose of the meeting. The program for the meeting was finalized, with Anne Welsh, Dr. Young, Rev. Brooks, and possibly a representative of the Congressional Black Caucus as speakers. There is also discussion of the pending grand jury and the group's concern that the focus would be on blaming the victims of the five murders at the Death to the Klan march, on November 3, 1979, rather than on activities of the police and other government officials. Strategies for opening up the process to public scrutiny were also mentioned.
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Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident minutes
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These minutes (two pages) of a February 17, 1982, meeting of the Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident discuss plans for a mass community meeting on March 27 and efforts to bring Representative John Conyers and his House Subcommittee on Criminal Justice to Greensboro for a hearing at which impacted members of the community would speak.
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Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident minutes
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These minutes (five pages) of a February 3, 1982, meeting of the Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident discusses the group's January 27 meeting with Representative John Conyers of the House Subcommittee on Criminal Justice and the group's future plans. The meeting with Conyers is described as ""overall favorable"" although the group was disappointed with press coverage and the fact that the Congressional Black Caucus was unable as a whole to meet with the delegation. It was decided that the group would focus on community education and increasing participation from other groups. Attached to the minutes are a letter of support from Representative Walter E. Fauntroy of the Congressional Black Caucus and a draft letter and statement of concerns sent to Representative Eugene Johnston. The statment of concerns also contains a list of community groups supporting Concerned Citizens.
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Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident minutes
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These minutes (two pages) of a December 16, 1981, meeting of the Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident discusses resolutions in support of federal prosecution of the Ku Klux Klan members involved in the murder of five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march, on November 3, 1979, by the Greensboro Human Relations Commission and the Greensboro Citizens Forum, and plans for conveying the group's work to the general public. Also mentioned are plans to meet with Representative John Conyers and the House Subcommittee on Criminal Justice; the minutes note that the committee had been very cooperative to date and had suggested several possible dates for meetings.
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Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident minutes
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These are minutes (four pages) of a Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident meeting held November 24, 1981, at the Trevi Fountain restaurant. At this meeting, the group agreed on a statement of purpose stressing its support for federal prosecution of participants in the murders of five Communist Workers Party members, on November 3, 1979, at the Death to the Klan march. In addition, the group adopted a plan of action to include a press conference, media appearances, coordination with local churches, a request that the Greensboro City Council and Human Relations Commission endorse the group's call, a petition drive, a visit to Representative John Conyers of the House Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, and community outreach. There was also discussion of budgeting and finance for the group's operations.
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Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident minutes
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These are minutes (two pages) of a Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident meeting held October 28, 1981, at the Trevi Fountain restaurant. Included is a report on a forum held October 27, 1981, on the federal investigation into the murder of five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march, on November 3, 1979, where it was suggested that federal prosecution would be an appropriate option. The minutes also discuss ways to make the general public aware of the findings and additional means of expressing support for a federal investigation. The decision was that Julian Bond should return to Greensboro for a mass community meeting to be held November 22, 1981, and that representatives to congress would also be contacted.
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Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident minutes
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These minutes (one double-sided page) of a June 16, 1982, meeting of the Concerned Citizens of the November 3rd Incident discuss the possibility of a delegation to visit Michael Johnson. There is also a discussion of a proposed statement of ethics, the possibility of sending a delegation including Sol Jacobs to the Congressional Black Caucus, a draft letter to the chief of police demanding a public meeting, and a press conference sponsored by the Congressional Black Caucus. Also discussed is a planned picket on June 24 to protest FBI involvement in the murder of five Communist Workers Party members at the Death to the Klan march, on November 3, 1979.
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