Msemaji and Nandi Weusi

Congress of Racial Equality. Brooklyn Chapter

Civil rights movements—New York (State)—New York

Race relations—New York (State)—New York

Brooklyn (New York, N.Y.)—History

Msemanji and Nandi Weusi, formerly known as Maurice and Winnie Fredericks, became involved with Brooklyn CORE in the early 1960s. While walking on Fulton Street, they notice a group of people outside Woolworth's demonstrating and met Oliver & Marjorie Leeds. Msemaji was impressed by their determination and the inclusion of both African Americans & white demonstrators in the picket line. Oliver Leeds invited them to the upcoming Brooklyn CORE meeting, which sparked the Weusis’ involvement with the chapter.

In this recording, the couple discusses how they become involved in Brooklyn CORE, Operation Clean Sweep, Sonny Carson's role in the chapter, changing their names, and their involvement in the Civil Rights movement from early integration to 'Black Power'.

Purnell, Brian

Cassette 8

Brooklyn Public Library

2001-03-09

Weusi, Msemaji

Weusi, Nandi

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Side A 45 min, Side B 20 min

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08_M_Weusi_N_Weusi

Brooklyn (borough)

1924-2001