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Close Friends
Close Friends
Close Friends
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. discusses the close friendship he shared with Representatives Louis Stokes and Gus Hawkins.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
Congressional Black Caucus Outreach
Congressional Black Caucus Outreach
Congressional Black Caucus Outreach
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. describes how the Congressional Black Caucus sought to create a collective voice and develop plans to work closely with community leaders.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
Congressional Black Caucus Victory
Congressional Black Caucus Victory
Congressional Black Caucus Victory
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. recalls how the Congressional Black Caucus helped Representative Ron Dellums make history as the first African-American Member to serve on the Armed Services Committee.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
Early Years in St. Louis
Early Years in St. Louis
Early Years in St. Louis
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. reflects on the discrimination he faced during his childhood in St. Louis.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
Filing for Congress
Filing for Congress
Filing for Congress
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. recounts the day he decided to run for Congress.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
"It's the Plan, Not the Man"
"It's the Plan, Not the Man"
"It's the Plan, Not the Man"
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. explains the roots of the Congressional Black Caucus philosophy.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
"Just Permanent Interests"
"Just Permanent Interests"
"Just Permanent Interests"
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. shares his ideas about the political agenda of the African American community.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
Labor Unions
Labor Unions
Labor Unions
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. describes his relationship with labor unions when he first came to Congress.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
Protesting Apartheid
Protesting Apartheid
Protesting Apartheid
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. describes a memorable trip to South Africa to protest apartheid.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
Role of the Congressional Black Caucus
Role of the Congressional Black Caucus
Role of the Congressional Black Caucus
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. describes the potential power of the Congressional Black Caucus.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
"We Want Our Rights, and We Want Them Now"
"We Want Our Rights, and We Want Them Now"
"We Want Our Rights, and We Want Them Now"
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr. talks about the sense of urgency building in the civil rights movement during the 1960s.
The Honorable William Lacy Clay Sr., U.S. Representative of Missouri
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