Executive Council Statement
The Rev. James Orange
… dogs. Those images, which were broadcast across the nation, showed the true face of racism and helped turn public opinion to support the civil rights movement. Over the years, Orange played an important role in civil rights actions ranging from Selma and Memphis to Chicago, as well as in King's last campaign, the Poor People's Movement.In 1977, Orange joined the AFL-CIO and became a … all marched with him for justice. For decades, he took part in nearly every major effort by southern working women and men to form unions and seek a voice in the workplace. Many years ago, a sheriff in Alabama told James Orange, "Sing one more …