Rep. Parren Mitchell urges Congress to work toward prison reform and addresses the events at Attica Prison. October 15, 1971
Rep. Parren Mitchell’s Remarks on Attica – Congressional Record (1971)
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Rep. Hawkins’Statement on Crime in Washington, DC – Congressional Record (1963)
Rep. Augustus Hawkins speaks about the factors that lead to the high crime in Washington, DC. September 12, 1963
Rep. Dellums Shares Details of his Visit to Attica Prison – Congressional Record (1971)
Rep. Ronald Dellums shares with Members of Congress details of his experience during a visit to Attica Prison. October 15, 1971
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Press Conference on The End of Racial Profiling Act of 2001
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Introduction of H.R. 6145 – Congressional Record (1967)
Rep. Augustus Hawkins introduces H.R. 6145, a bill to establish a National Institute of Criminal Justice; to the Committee on the Judiciary. February 27, 1967.
Constituent Letter to CBC Regarding Tennessee State Prison Conditions (1971)
Constituent letter from Fisk University Professor James Dawson requesting CBC tour Tennessee State Prison and hold a discussion with the black inmates. News article clippings and informational reports also enclosed. November 8, 1971
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Rep. Conyers’Remarks on the D.C. Crime Bill – Congressional Record (1967)
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