McBlain Books

Black Action News, [Vol. 1], Edition #8 (September 13, 1968)

Black Action Society. [A Student organization at the University of Pittsburgh].

[Pittsburgh]: 1968. 8 unnumbered pages, stapled in upper left corner. Staff members not identified. Articles unsigned. Black Action News appears to have been published (at least under this name) somewhat infrequently after the first year or so from 1968 to 1976. Accompanying this is a single-page item describing The Black Action Society. This issue of Black Action News includes: report (1 1/2 pages) on the National Black Power Conference; an excerpt (about a page) from "The Autobiography of Malcolm X"; A Black History page about the 1908 Springfield Riot and the support for the white violence offered by white ministers and government officials; a page with quotes from MLK, Jr.; various snippets about campus happenings, etc.; and a final page with two student-drawn cartoons. The Black Action Society is still listed as an active student organization representing the interests of African American undergraduates at the University of Pittsburgh. [Website Only]. Very Good. Item #91504

Price: $150.00