- Collection:
- Andrew J. Young Oral Histories
- Title:
- Video Recording of the Dream Jamboree with Student Performances and More, 1989
- Creator:
- Atlanta (Ga.), Office of the Mayor
- Contributor to Resource:
- Young, Andrew, 1932-
- Date of Original:
- 1989
- Subject:
- Business
United States. Congress. House
Legislators--United States
Atlanta (Ga.)
Political campaigns
African American civil rights workers
Civil rights
African American political candidates
African American politicians
House Democratic Caucus (U.S.)
Social sciences and history
African American history
Students
High schools
Education - People:
- Young, Jean Childs
- Location:
- United States, Georgia, Fulton County, Atlanta, 33.749, -84.38798
- Medium:
- video recordings (physical artifacts)
- Type:
- MovingImage
- Format:
- video/mp4
- Description:
- The Mayor's Task Force on Education organized the Dream Jamboree, a dynamic symposium aimed at exposing students to a wide range of career options and providing valuable career education. The event featured over 200 job and educational opportunities, offering students the chance to explore various paths and gain insights into potential futures. With an impressive turnout of 15,000 attendees, the Dream Jamboree showcased the commitment of local leaders to empowering and equipping the youth with the tools they need for success in the workforce. The video also features the BTA-Coalition to Stop Violence in High Schools, student rap performances and speeches from black business owners in Atlanta.
- Metadata URL:
- https://dlg.usg.edu/record/aarl_andrewyoung-oh_aarl-young-0923
- Digital Object URL:
- https://youtu.be/PNLpgNZG9pY
- Language:
- eng
- Extent:
- 22 min, 08 sec.
- Original Collection:
- Andrew J. Young papers
- Contributing Institution:
- Auburn Avenue Research Library on African-American Culture and History
- Rights:
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