Survalliance report of three different symposium/meetings held by Detroit activist groups. Highlights the "Problems Facing Youth" symposium, issues realted to "Negro extremist groups" (e.g., NOI) face within the integration movement, and course(s) of action for a path towards Civil Rights.
Details FBI surveillance of the NAACP in Flint for potential “racial” demonstrations. It also covers the surveillance of a white attorney associated with Black demonstrations, due to their alleged communist ties flagged by the Committee on Un-American Activities. Additionally, the document contains information on the Central District Youth Club in Seattle, with targets de-identified but likely connected to events in Flint, highlighting the FBI’s broad approach in tracking civil rights and activist networks across regions.
Intelligence regarding Communist activity that took place in Detroit over a three-month period. Informants disclosed details of several meetings, demonstrations, and conversations, specifically those regarding the Communist Party and Black Americans and the Civil Rights Movement.
This document profiles Benjamin J. Davis Jr., detailing FBI surveillance of his activities in Detroit from November 8–10, 1963. Multiple informants reported on his schedule and associations, linking him to other suspected Communist figures. His visit overlapped with concerns about the formation of a Northern Christian Leadership Council, as well as significant meetings held by the Group on Advanced Leadership and the Trade Union Leadership Council.
This document records extensive surveillance of Benjamin J. Davis during his trip to Detroit from February 4–8, 1964, with informants and special agents tracking his movements throughout his stay down to the minute.
This document records extensive surveillance of Benjamin J. Davis during his trip to Detroit from February 4–8, 1964, with informants and special agents tracking his movements throughout his stay down to the minute.
This document details FBI surveillance of Carl Winter and other communist members in Detroit during June and July 1963, using informants to gather information on speeches about the Detroit Freedom March and Civil Rights. Winter emphasized Black Americans’ pivotal role in social progress, while Claude Lightfoot discussed the Communist Party’s involvement in the movement.
Document detailing information that was furnished to the FBI discussing Carl Winter’s remarks at a Michigan CPUSA meeting in Detroit in June 1964. At this meeting, Carl Winter discussed the upcoming presidential election and the importance of major political parties (i.e., Democrats and Republicans) considering what the CPUSA has to say. Also details the CPUSA’s plans to open headquarters in five major cities, including Detroit.
Surveillance regarding meetings where Negro Leadership of the Communist Party discussed the creation a Northern Christian Leadership Group, similar to the Southern Christian Leadership Group headed by MLK, Jr.
Follow-up report regarding Benjamin J. Davis' visit to Detroit for where the purported purpose of meeting with Communist Leadership was to create a Northern Christian Leadership group. No details from informants suggest this was discussed.
This document details surveillance of a CPUSA National Board Meeting, focusing on Benjamin J. Davis’s trips to Detroit and the communities plans to establish a Northern Negro Leadership Conference. A rally for the conference included prominent civil rights leaders like Adam Clayton Powell and Wyatt Tee Walker, with debate over collaborating with Black Muslims and Communists. The document also covers discussions among board members about building national connections with civil rights leaders based on growing support.
FBI investigation into the NAACP Detroit Chapter's involvement in a demonstration where the City Council was holding public hearings on the Patrick-Raitz Bill which would outlaw racial discrimination.
This document details FBI monitoring of individuals from Detroit planning to attend the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Informants provided names, professions, organizations, and travel arrangements of those participating in the event.
This document details FBI monitoring of individuals from Detroit planning to attend the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. Informants provided names, professions, organizations, and travel arrangements of those participating in the event.
This document details FBI monitoring of individuals from Detroit planning to attend the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. This particular document primarily focuses on Carl & Helen Winter and their plans to no longer attend the March on Washington.
This document details FBI monitoring of individuals from Detroit planning to attend the March on Washington on August 28, 1963. This particular document primarily focuses on Carl & Helen Winter and other members of the Michigan Communist Party.
This document provides additional FBI surveillance details on participants in the March on Washington, with particular focus on Communist Party members and interactions involving the Polish Embassy. It includes specific conversations, such as proposals for organizing a March on Congress in addition to the event in Washington.
Informants disclosing a” Freedom March” that took place in the suburbs of Detroit (River Rouge & Ecorse). The demonstration was attended by roughly 900 individuals and was to protest discrimination in the Downriver region of Detroit. Speakers included Charles Evers & Rev. Abraham Lincoln Woods
This document examines the Freedom Now Party’s budding presence in Chicago during the fall of 1963, relying on multiple informants to gather intelligence about its formation and Black community mobilization. Informants provided details from private conversations and meetings, including the role of an unidentified source in these activities.
This document details the use of informants to monitor Henry Winston’s activities in Detroit, including his speech addressing civil rights, racial violence, the presidential election, and socialism. Document also includes articles from local newspapers that further detailed Winston’s visit on July 25th, 1964.
This document details Henry Winston’s speech in Detroit on July 25th, 1964. His speech addressed civil rights, racial violence, the presidential election, and socialism. Document includes excerpts from the newspaper East Side Shopper.
This document details Henry Winston’s speech in Detroit on July 25th, 1964. His speech addressed civil rights, racial violence, the presidential election, and socialism. Information regarding the contents of Winston’s speech was furnished by informants that had infiltrated the CPUSA.
