Something was in the Air
The New York City Mayor’s Committee on Unity (MCOU) was the first government agency in the country to take on the issue of civil rights, however, it was not long before other urban centers began to follow suit. Ending discrimination and making changes in policies to improve race relations and social equities was prevalent in the post-World War II era. National and local government agencies as well as civic groups began organizing and working to bring about unity in communities throughout the country. Teaching aids, posters, and flyers were often produced to share the message with the public.
This gallery presents materials MCOU collected from various organizations and provide strong visual insight of the work that was being done to end discrimination, bias and civil unrest in the United States.
