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It's not the man, it's the plan

"IT'S NOT THE MAN, IT'S THE PLAN is a half-hour special report on challenges facing black leaders in 1980. The program, which includes coverage of the Black Caucus Legislative Weekend September 21-23, examines the present status of black leadership in the U.S. and the formulation of a black political strategy for the 1980 Presidential election."--1979 Peabody Awards entry form excerpt. Discussed are some of the issues facing blacks in the United States including education, employment and housing. Black citizens are then interviewed to see if they believe black leaders are representing them when formulating political strategies to deal with the issues and when deciding which candidates to back for political office, especially in the 1980 presidential race. Also discussed is why blacks are not more political and economically united. Representatives Collins and Mitchell discuss the Congressional Black Caucus and what they hope the Caucus can accomplish for blacks. The program ends with a panel discussion on the issues the 1979 Caucus should be addressing, what power do black voters really have, and whether or not blacks should support President Carter for re-election. Includes footage of: Martin Luther King, Jr.'s funeral; Rep. Collins and Andrew Young addressing the 1979 Caucus dinner; and President Carter addressing the 1978 Caucus dinner. Also includes a tape recording of a speech by Ossie Davis from the 1971 Caucus dinner.

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