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Title
The Soul Tent: A People’s University Experience
Subject
Poor People's Campaign
Civil rights movements
Description
During 1968, the Poor People's campaign gathered at the National Mall to create Resurrection City, an encampment which lasted for forty days. Their goal was to raise awareness of the unfair wealth distribution within the United States.
As a part of Resurrection City, the Soul Tent, a triangular shelter, was erected. There, people were able to listen to music, discuss problems within their community, and engage in activism.
In 2018, in an attempt to bring attention to the relatively unknown history of the Poor People's Campaign, a new Soul Tent was created by the DC Public Library. This presentation highlights the cultural significance of the Soul Tent and details the places it traveled and how people interacted with it.
As a part of Resurrection City, the Soul Tent, a triangular shelter, was erected. There, people were able to listen to music, discuss problems within their community, and engage in activism.
In 2018, in an attempt to bring attention to the relatively unknown history of the Poor People's Campaign, a new Soul Tent was created by the DC Public Library. This presentation highlights the cultural significance of the Soul Tent and details the places it traveled and how people interacted with it.
Creator
Gilmore, Margaret
Source
Grant-18-DCCHP-01
Publisher
District of Columbia Public Library Foundation, Inc.
Humanities DC
Date
2018
Contributor
Gray, Derek
Ginsburg, Sally
Rights
Format
.pdf
Language
English
Type
Document
Identifier
06.DCCHP.2018
Coverage
Washington, DC
Ward 1
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