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- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0009
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Summary and Feedback on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty, 1968: Programs, Insights, and Recommendations
- Date:
- 1968-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Topic:
- Education--United States, African Americans
- Congress:
- 90th (1967-1969)
- Identifier:
- CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0006
- Contributing Institution:
- Carl Albert Congressional Research and Studies Center, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK
- Collection:
- Fred R. Harris Collection
- Title:
- Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony
- Date:
- 1971-01-01
- Creator:
- unknown
- Names:
- Comanche Nation
- Topic:
- African Americans, Indians of North America--Oklahoma, Education--United States
- Congress:
- 92nd (1971-1973)
![["The responses to a questionnaire on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty in 1968 highlighted various programs and initiatives to alleviate poverty in the United States, including Head Start, Job Corps, education, legislation, welfare, race relations, employment, health, and community planning. Participants found the conference useful for networking, learning, and discussing poverty-related issues, but also noted areas for improvement such as more practical suggestions, longer workshops, and better coordination of community efforts. Some felt there was too much focus on Negro problems and not enough on other minority groups."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Conferences%20and%20Committees,%201966-1969/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_21_0009_thumbnail.jpg "Summary and Feedback on the Second Annual Conference of Women in the War on Poverty, 1968: Programs, Insights, and Recommendations")
![["LaDonna Harris, wife of Senator Fred Harris, testified before a House committee in favor of continuing the anti-poverty program as a separate agency. She emphasized the importance of self-reliance and shared examples of beneficiaries in Oklahoma. LaDonna Harris received roses from the Office of Economic Opportunity director and praised the program for helping individuals acquire skills and become productive members of society. She also highlighted the need for steady jobs and education for success."]](https://jones-2.s3.amazonaws.com/Fred%20R.%20Harris%20Collection/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0000-LaDonna%20Harris,%20Clippings,%20July,%201967-1973/Thumbnails/CAC_CC_026_3_282_19_0006_thumbnail.jpg "Ladonna Harris Advocates for Continuation of Anti-Poverty Program in 1967 Testimony")