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Pamphlet for the Memphis Election - Volunteer Ticket
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This is a campaign pamphlet of the Volunteer Ticket, which is made up of African-American candidates, August 1959. Page 1
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1959
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Memphis World: HOOKS NAMED JUDGE
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Ben L. Hooks, 40-year-old lawyer and minister, is the first Negro judge in the history of Tennessee.
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May 15, 1965
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Memphis World: Fines Meted In Church Arrests
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"Churches should be open to those of all races who wish to worship", was the defense plea made by Attorney B. L. Hooks in City
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Sep 3, 1960
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Memphis World: Appreciation Day For Judge Hooks
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Appreciation day ceremonies honoring Atty. Ben L. Hooks has been scheduled for 4 p.m. June 27 at Metropolitan Baptist Church,
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Jun 12, 1965
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Memphis World: Hooks Is Praised!
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High tribute was paid Ben L. Hooks at a testimonial dinner Monday night at the Holiday InnRivermont.
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Feb 22, 1969
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Memphis World: Owen Alumni Set For Founders' Day
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The Owen Alumni Association will sponsor the annual observance to Founders' Day at the college, Friday, March 22.
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Mar 16, 1963
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Memphis World: Negro Candidates Busy ELECTION DAY IS HERE
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Thursday, August 4, is election day, a day thousands of voters in Memphis and Shelby County have been hearing about since
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Aug 6, 1966
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Memphis World: Negroes In Top Anti-Poverty Jobs Asked By NAACP
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The nearly 200 participants of the NAACP-sponsored workshop Saturday insisted that Negroes be placed on policy-making levels of
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Feb 27, 1965
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Interview with Benjamin Hooks and Frances Hooks
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This is an interview with Dr. Benjamin Hooks and Ms. Frances Hooks. Dr. Hooks was the first black criminal court judge in
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Jul 9, 2008
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