... Roy Wilkins as a way to celebrate the 3rd anniversary of the Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka decision that ended segregation in the public schools. Also seen at this event was the "Give Us The Ballot" Speech given by Dr. King that called for voting rights for ... unconstitutional uner the 14th Amendment of the US Constitution. In the following year, Rustin and Dr. King had begun preparations to create the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. There were some concerns from African-American leaders that Rustin's sexuality and his ties to the Communists would undermine the goals ...

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