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JACKSON R. CHAMPION CHAIRMAN AND PRESIDENT GRASS ROOTS EXPOSITION, INC. WATERSIDE TOWERS 704C 907 SIXTH STREET S. W. 24 DEWITT PLACE WASHINGTON, D. C. 20024 NEW ROCHELLE, NEW YORK 10081 (202) 488-8787 (914) NE. 2-6616 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library To Dan Todd- What is this ? April 2, 1973 907 Sixth Street S.W. suite 704c Washington, D.C. 20024 Mr Jerry H. Jones Special Assistant to the President The White House Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Jones, On Tuesday April 3 I have an audience with Mr Dan Todd of the White House staff to discuss how Grass Roots, Inc can effectively use our expertise and experience in helping to promote this Administration's goal of self reliance, among minorities. Since you have been informed of the Grass Roots proposal from the beginning, I would like to share the contents of this White House presentation with you. Your continued interest and reaction to our Grass Roots efforts are appreciated. Sincerely, Jackson R. R Champion Chargin and President GRASS ROOTS, INC enclosures: Jeny Return To: Action Destroy: FYI: Info To: 4/17/73 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library JULY 10, 1973 NASSAU, BAHAMAS JULY 10, 1973 INDEPENDENCE GRASSROOTS INCORPORATED wants you to Join The Many Bahamians On A Gala Celebration BAHAMAS INDEPENDENCE WEEK JULY 6-13, 1973 8 DAYS 7 NIGHTS 29900 PER PERSON Double Occupancy PACKAGE INCLUDES: Roundtrip Air Transportation Jet Economy To Nassau. Transfers From Airport And Hotel. Meals Daily (Breakfast and Dinner). Taxes And Gratuities. * Welcome Reception. * Travel Insurance. Meet Government Officials and discuss the future of all the Bahamas. Minimum deposit of $25.00 per person by April 13th. JOIN US AND HAVE A BALL INDEPENDENCE WEEK FOR RESERVATIONS: INDEPENDENCE WEEK NAME ADDRESS ZIP at the Richard Nixon Presidential Librar Republican National Committee. January 24, 1973 Mr. Jackson R. Champion 907 Sixth Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Champion Thank you for your thoughtfulness in forwarding to my attention a copy of your January 13 letter to President Nixon, extending greetings on his 60th birthday I was most interested in noting your comments relative to the implementation of Grass Roots' goals and objectives. Should you receive a reply to your letter from President Nixon, I would be interested in noting a copy of its contents Sincerely yours, Can But GEORGE BUSH Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center: 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003. (202) 484-6500. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON March 14, 1973 Dear Mr. Champion: Mr. Stan Scott has brought to my attention your recent letter to him in which you expressed interest in working with the Administration. I have reviewed your resume and found your qualifications to be outstanding. I have taken the liberty of alerting my colleagues to your offer to serve in the hopes that we may develop some challenging possibilities for you. With best wishes, Sincerely, Jonny Denis JerryCH. Special Assistant to the President Mr. Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President Grass Roots, Inc. 907 Sixth Street, SW. Washington, D. C. 20024 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library Republican National Committee George Bush, Chairman March 20, 1973 Mr. Jackson R. Champion, Chairman and President GRASS ROOTS INC. 907 Sixth Street, S.W Washington, D.C. 20024 Dear Mr. Champion. My office has tried to contact you for several days without success. As I stated previously, Mr. Champion, while we are most sensitive to your interests, the Republican National Committee is not in a position to officially sponsor the Grass Roots proposal. I do hope you understand. Yours very truly, any George Bush Bul Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center: 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003 (202) 484-6700 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON December 21, 1972 Dear Mr. Jack Champion: On behalf of the President, thank you for your letter of December 14 regarding the Grass Roots Exposition. I would recommend that you contact this office sometime after the turn of the year in order that we might discuss holding a meeting concerning this event. With our best wishes, Sincerely, M Special Assistant to the President Mr. Jackson R. Champion 907 Sixth Street Apt. 704C Washington, D.C. 20024 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON February 27, 1973 Dear Mr. Champion: This is in response to your letter to the President of January 13. During the past several weeks a freeze has been placed on all new commitments by the Office of Minority Business Enterprise, therefore, it has not been possible for us to give your proposal the consideration it would have received under normal circumstances. It is probable that within the near future we will be able to give this matter our attention once again. With our best wishes. Sincerely, Stanley Special Assistant to the President Mr, Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President Grass Roots, Inc. 907 Sixth Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. 20024 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library Republican February 14, 1973 National Committee. George Bush, Chairman Mr. Jackson Champion Grass Roots, Expositions Inc. 907 - 6th Street, S. W. Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. Champion: AB Hermann filled me in on his wonderful visit with you. He told me first of your dedication and creativity. He also briefed me on the magazine prospect. In reviewing my files here I find that we have had several worthy proposals involving our help in getting sponsorship for specialized periodicals. Just the other day, for example, a highly placed Administration official approached me on a Spanish speaking magazine and asked for my help. Without in any way passing judgment on your project I am afraid that I am not in a position to contact 150 industrial organizations which would be required to sponsor $1,000 ads. This simply is not something which the Committee can be involved in. I hate to give you this negative information because AB has com- mended you SO highly for sticking your neck out for the Republicans when I know it has not been an easy thing to do. I just wish the answer could be more affirmative, but I don't believe in stalling people around, and I don't believe in misleading them. We must concentrate on a more direct process of electing people to office. In another vein, AB has suggested that you might possibly be interested in working with the Administration. Rest assured that I would like to help in this regard if I possibly can. Yours very truly, Cuy Bul George Bush 12 - 13 - 14 10:30 -10:30 10:30 Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003. (202) 484-6500. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library Republican National Committee. Bob Dole, Chairman September 12, 1972 Mr. Jackson R. Champion Pineway Towers 8830 Piney Branch Road Silver Spring, Maryland Dear Mr. Champion: This will acknowledge your letter of September 1, and I do appreciate your bringing to my attention your articles regarding the Republican National Convention. I enjoyed having the opportunity to visit with you while we were in Miami Beach for the Convention, and I do look forward to a further visit once the campaign is well under way. Sincerely yours, Public BOB DOLE BD:cbs Dwight D. Eisenhower Republican Center 310 First Street Southeast, Washington, D.C. 20003., (202) 484-6500. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library GERALD R. FORD MICHIGAN OFFICE: FIFTH DISTRICT, MICHIGAN 425 CHERRY STREET SE. GRAND RAPIDS ZIP 49502 Congress of the United States Office of the Minority Leader house of Representatives Washington, D.C. 20515 February 3, 1973 Mr. Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President Grass Roots Exposition, Inc. 24 DeWitt Place New Rochelle, New York 10081 Dear Mr. Champion: Thank you again for presenting to me recently the National Council Afro-American Republican Citation of Merit certificate. I certainly do appreciate this. You will find enclosed a copy of the photograph that was taken in my office. I was pleased to autograph it for you and hope you will accept it with my compliments. Warmest regards. Sincerely Jany Ind Gerald M.C. GRF:d Encl. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library JACOB K. JAVITS NEW YORK COMMITTEES: LABOR AND PUBLIC WELFARE FOREIGN RELATIONS GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS United States Senate JOINT ECONOMIC SMALL BUSINESS EQUAL EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 June 15, 1972 Dear Mr. Champion: Thank you for your recent letter regarding the Grassroots Seminar Program. I am pleased that your proposed program is moving along smoothly. If my office can be of further assistance please do not hesitate to contact me. With best wishes, Hair Jacob K. Javits Sincerel Mr. Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President Grass Roots, Inc. 24 Dewitt Place New Rochelle, New York 10801 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library ALAN BIBLE, NEV., CHAIRMAN JOHN SPARKMAN, ALA. JACOB K. JAVITS, N.Y. RUSSELL B. LONG, LA. PETER H. DOMINICK, COLO. HARRISON A. WILLIAMS, JR., N.J. GAYLORD NELSON, WIS. MARK o. HATFIELD, OREG. ROBERT DOLE, KANS. JOSEPH M. MONTOYA, N. MEX. EDWARD J. GURNEY, FLA. FRED R. HARRIS, OKLA. J. GLENN BEALL, JR., MD. THOMAS J. MCINTYRE, N.H. ROBERT TAFT, JR., OHIO DAVID H. GAMBRELL, GA. United States Senate LOWELL P. WEICKER, JR., CONN. CHESTER H. SMITH, Select COMMITTEE ON SMALL BUSINESS STAFF DIRECTOR AND GENERAL COUNSEL (CREATED PURSUANT TO S. RES. 58, 81ST CONGRESS) WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 August 29, 1972 Dear Mr. Champion, Thank you very much for your recent communication regarding how the National Republican Party can work towards building a stronger base in black communities, and thus receive a greater share of the black vote next November. I have taken the liberty at this time of forwarding your letter to the Committee for the Re-election of the President regarding the disposition of your proposal and the other points which you raised. I am concerned about the alleged misuse of the Grass Roots desire. concept by OMBE and will look further into the matter if you SO I do appreciate your calling this matter to my attention. With best wishes, Sincerel Mr. Jackson R. Champion Jadob Harr K. Javits Chairman and President Grass Roots, Inc. 24 Dewitt Place New Rochelle, N.Y. 10801 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library HUGH SCOTT MARTIN G. HAMBERGER PENNSYLVANIA ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EDITH V SKINNER United States Senate EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 February 16, 1973 Mr. Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President Grass Roots, Inc. 907 6th Street, S.W. Suite 704 Washington, D. C.20024 Dear Mr. Champion: Thank you for taking the time to visit and brief me on the activities of the Grass Roots Expositions, Inc. I understand the goals of your organization are similar to those advocated by Curtis Perkins, National Coordinator of the National Council Afro-American Republicans, Inc. For your information, I am enclosing a copy of the letter I handed to Chairman Bush at our last meeting. I know you will be pleased with the contents of the letter as it incorporates many of the points discussed during our meeting. Please be assured of my continued efforts in behalf of our many Black Republicans. With kind regard, Hugh Sincerely, Hugh Scott Scott United States Senator HS/dd Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library JOHN C. STENNIS, MISS., CHAIRMAN STUART SYMINGTON, MO. STROM THURMOND, S.C. HENRY M. JACKSON, WASH. JOHN TOWER TEX. SAM J. ERVIN, JR., N.C. PETER H. DOMINICK, COLO. HOWARD W. CANNON, NEV. BARRY GOLDWATER, ARIZ. THOMAS J. MC INTYRE, N.H. WILLIAM B. SAXBE, OHIO HARRY F. BYRD, JR., VA. WILLIAM L. SCOTT, VA. HAROLD E. HUGHES, IOWA United States Senate SAM NUNN, GA. T. EDWARD BRASWELL, JR., CHIEF COUNSEL AND STAFF DIRECTOR COMMITTEE ON ARMED SERVICES WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 April 9, 1973 Mr. Jackson R. Champion Grass Roots, Inc. 907 Sixth Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20024 Dear Mr. Champion: Thank you for your letter of March 7. I certainly appreciate having the benefit of your views regarding the Grass Roots proposal to the Office of Minority Business Enterprises designed to develop and demonstrate several techniques for bringing minority- owned businesses and employees into the mainstream of American commerce and industry. I feel sure they will be helpful to me. You may be assured that I shall give this matter my careful attention and consideration with your views in mind. With best wishes, Very truly, strom Thurmond Strom Thurmond ST:yq Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT EDITH V SKINNER United States Senate EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 February 6, 1973 Honorable George Bush Chairman Republican National Committee 310 First Street, S. E. Washington, D. C. 20001 Dear George: Recently I had the opportunity to talk at some length with Curtis Perkins, National Coordinator of the National Council of Afro-American Republicans, Inc. and other black Republicans who are concerned about the future of blacks in the Republican Party. I promised them that I would be in touch with you to encourage your closest attention to the building of the Party structure among blacks. Our black Republicans can play an important role in all future elections if we can provide the necessary black leadership at the national level. May I recommend that you give every consideration to appointing a full-time black as Deputy Chairman who can represent the black interests and provide the vital leadership required for black-oriented programs. With kindest regard, H Hugh Scott Sincerely, United States Senator Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library THE WHITE HOUSE WASHINGTON September 25, 1972 Dear Mr. Champion: The President has asked this office to thank you for your letter of September 19, regarding black Americans. Unfortunately, the President's demanding schedule in the coming weeks will make it impossible for him to meet with you at this time. However, on behalf of the President, I would be more than happy to meet with you and discuss your proposal. Herbert G. Klein has asked me to thank you for your articles of support. With best wishes, Sincerely, Stanley Assistant to the Director of Communications for the Executive Branch Mr. Jackson R. Champion Editor Grass Roots News 24 Dewitt Place New Rochelle, New York 10801 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library 1972 Please reply to: Post Office Box 2768 Republican Ocean View Station Miami Beach, Florida 33140 National (305) 674-1972 August 10, 1972 Convention Committee On Arrangements OFFICERS Mr. Jackson R. Champion Bob Dole, Chairman Grass Roots News R. L. "Dick" Herman, Vice Chairman Mrs. Mildred K. Perkins, Secretary 24 Dewitt Place Mrs. J. Willard Marriott, Treasurer Fred c. Scribner, Jr., General Counsel New Rochelle, New York 10801 McDill Boyd, Special Asst. to Chrmn. Ray C. Bliss, Adviser SUBCOMMITTEES Dear Mr. Champion: Badges and Tickets Harry Rosenzweig, Chairman You have been approved for one reporter's weekly Miss Sarah Ann Stauffer, Vice Chairman press credential for coverage of the 1972 Republican National Convention in Miami Beach, Florida, August Housing Howard H. (Bo) Callaway, Chairman 21-23. Mrs. Harlan J. Anderson, Vice Chairman Credentials will be issued prior to the Convention News Media Operations McDill Boyd, Chairman from the Republican National Committee weekly press Mrs. Hope McCormick, Vice Chairman credentials office in the Eden Roc Hotel. Program Planning RETAIN THIS LETTER AND PRESENT IT WHEN YOU ARRIVE Robert M. Flanigan, Chairman Mrs. Keith Spurrier, Vice Chairman TO PICK UP YOUR CREDENTIAL. YOU CANNOT CLAIM YOUR CREDENTIAL WITHOUT IT. Transportation Kendall D. Garff, Chairman L. E. (Tommy) Thomas, Vice Chairman Credentials which are not claimed by 6 p.m., August Host Committee 21, will be subject to reassignment. Mrs. Paula F. Hawkins, Chairman William c. Cramer Contact your state delegation to the Convention if L.E. (Tommy) Thomas you desire a hotel or motel room assignment. EX OFFICIO MEMBERS The Committee on Arrangements for the 1972 Republican Thomas B. Evans, Jr., Co-Chairman National Convention appreciates your interest in the Republican National Committee Mrs. Tobin Armstrong, Co-Chairman Convention and sends you best wishes for a successful Republican National Committee journalistic assignment. STAFF Sincerely, Miss Josephine L. Good, Convention Director Robert P. Knowles, Convention Coordinator William S. Warner, Comptroller and mike miller Administrative Assistant Mike Miller, Assistant for News Media Operations Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library MIAMI BEACH. FLORIDA AUGUST 21, 1972 OF DEFENSE DE DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY OFFICE OF THE CHIEF ARMY RESERVE WASHINGTON, D.C. 20310 CONTED STATES OF AMERICA REPLY TO ATTENTION OF: DAAR-PE 20 SEP 1972 Mr. Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President, Grass Roots, Inc. 8830 Piney Branch Road Silver Spring, MD 20903 Dear Mr. Champion: We are making the necessary arrangements for the 86th Army Reserve Command to provide an informative display at the PUSH Exposition. I am sending LTC Clarence Howard, my Race Relations officer, to observe the events so that I may obtain first hand information and be advised as to how the Army Reserve may participate in the future. Sincerely, Major General, Chief, Army Reserve Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library JOHN SPARKMAN, ALA., CHAIRMAN WILLIAM PROXMIRE, WIS. JOHN TOWER, TEX. HARRISON A. WILLIAMS, JR., N.J. WALLACE F. BENNETT, UTAH THOMAS J. MCINTYRE, N.H. EDWARD W. BROOKE, MASS. WALTER F. MONDALE, MINN. BOB PACKWOOD, OREG. ALAN CRANSTON, CALIF. WILLIAM v. ROTH, JR., DEL. ADLAI E. STEVENSON III, ILL. BILL BROCK, TENN. United States Senate DAVID H. GAMBRELL, GA. ROBERT TAFT. JR., OHIO DUDLEY L. O'NEAL, JR. COMMITTEE ON BANKING, HOUSING AND URBAN AFFAIRS STAFF DIRECTOR AND GENERAL COUNSEL WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 March 28, 1973 Mr. Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President Grass Roots, Inc. 907 Sixth Street, S.W. Washington, D. C. 20024 Dear Mr. Champion: Thank you for your letter of March 7th concerning Grass Roots, Inc. and for bringing me up to date on the organization's progress. We should encourage more opportunities for minor- ities to participate in the business community. Hopefully, when the current freeze on new commit- ments from the Office of Minortiy Business Enterprise is lifted action will be forthcoming on these good programs. Very truly yours, Bill brock BILL BROCK BB/dcs Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library SAM J. ERVIN, JR., N.C., CHAIRMAN JOHN L. MCCLELLAN, ARK. CHARLES H. PERCY, ILL. HENRY M. JACKSON, WASH. JACOB K. JAVITS, N.Y. EDMUND S. MUSKIE, MAINE EDWARD J. GURNEY, FLA. ABRAHAM RIBICOFF, CONN. WILLIAM B. SAXBE, OHIO LEE METCALF, MONT. william v. ROTH, JR., DEL. JAMES B. ALLEN, ALA. BILL BROCK, TENN. LAWTON CHILES, FLA. United States Senate SAM NUNN, GA. WALTER D. HUDDLESTON, KY. COMMITTEE ON ROBERT BLAND SMITH, JR. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CHIEF COUNSEL AND STAFF DIRECTOR WASHINGTON, D.C. 20510 March 28, 1973 Mr. Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President Grass Roots, Incorporated 907 Sixth Street, Southwest Washington, D. C. 20024 Dear Mr. Champion: Thank you for your letter concerning your fine Grass Roots proposal. I appreciate your bringing me up-to-date on your projected program. I hope that the Office of Minority Business is able to review your proposal in the near future, and that they are able to respond favorably. I will keep Grass Roots in mind. Sincerely, Charles H. Percy Perry United States Senator CHP:zvb Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library Grass Rooto Exposition Inc. 907 $ixth Street, J. H. WashingTon, D. C. 20024 January 31. 1973 Attention: Mr. Jackson be Champion Geottemen: Dear Fellows Amirean Pegro /Black Repitlicans. The proposal expressed by your organization are alsomy to resisicate the bodypolitics thats been morida nd for Fifty own, Noratheless it appears, nothing Giffermt is applied (50year) and to the effortive sontalization of Negro /Blacle Republicans. "This canbeil" I donol feel me(s) member can or will achieve the objective Commmbering Trant Veynolds unless 1. The Repu blicans are the minority political party by reges- the following comments be given consideration. 18: President: Governor's of many States, U.S. trution: yet continue to capture The major political officer from Dero york without the Nogro/Black support. 3, Devided and Cottectivey each Sipublican subdivision has main- 2, Each Petitical sub-division is automous. Tarned and retained control without the support of Nigrows/Black's. executives, financial, 09 numberied). Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library 4. trind already establisted" is moderate to conservative politics which involve all American's (to The exclusion of Vigroes /Blevoles; provided They To adopt This political ideology Then andonly Then will Insideration arma. beginess to the entry main stream of tho polition 5. The major opposition party hourd evidence equality at the Natimal Convention with reprosentstive min- Mitis and your American delegates to a National Political Visaster to their party. 6. It's my belief the minety. five (95%) percent Nigro/Black regis- trants will not convert to PipublicenimCas Negroes/Blacles deflected to the opposition party under the WareSystem). 7. The political alloinment fall Stiticol loaders has been folr- 8. During and since the Reconstruction pra the Niaro /Bhacle to petuated by the axim o/the divide and conquer philosophy. accomplish sucressfully the objectives your organi izations are leaders inamerica have attempted without stick- too-nass Proposing. The above comments a are mether criticism or defeatism as The first paragraph indicates but Praise and encouragement to your organi gation's forts? Very Jruly yours Emi Jackson Buffulo, New york 14208 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139 (617) 868-4670 Community Interaction Through MRS. ERNA BALLANTINE director OUTH February 27, 1973 Mr. Jackson R. Champion Grass Roots Exposition, Inc. 907 Sixth Street, S. W. Suite 704 Washington, D. C. 20024 Dear Mr. Champion: I received your letter dated January 11, 1973, regarding your organization, and as an alternative Black delegate to the Convention, I am vitally interested in Republican affairs. Please share with me a little more information about what you have been doing thus far, the level of organization you have been able to develope, such as,-- do you have a Board or a Steering Committee, and if so, who are they? I would like to help in any way possible, and I am presently serving as President of the Republican Women of Boston. If there is a special task, please do not hesitate to be in touch. In the meantime, best wishes and success. Sincerely, Eurn Ballanton (Mrs.) Erna Ballantine, Director EB/drs Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library Committee for the Re-election of the President 1701 PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE, N.W., WASHINGTON, D.C. 20006 (202) 333-0920 July 11, 1972 Mr. Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President GRASS ROOTS, INC. 24 Dewitt Place New Rochelle, New York Dear Jack: "Why I Went to Washington" is a masterpiece. It expresses eloquently and succinctly why we and other Blacks, among them the 2,500 who "went to Washington" when you did -- feel that the President must be Re-elected and that Blacks must make the largest possible contribution to his victory. Thank you for coming to Washington. Thank you for participating in the strategy sessions and the dinner. And most especially thank you for describing superbly your reasons for doing SO. The President is lucky to have your support and I look forward to working with you toward his victory in November. Sincerely, Pae Paul R. Jones York Schemburg Public Collection Etheary Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library 103 Now Wost York 135th St. 30, tlanta elephone 659-1110 ATLANTA, GEORGIA 30303 SUNDAY JUNE 25, 1972 Why I Went NIXON SIG To Washington BY JACKSON R. CHAMPION - Chairman and President HIGHER 3 Grass Roots, Inc. NEW ROCHELLE, N. Y. History was made in Washington, D. C., the weekend of June 9-10. At that time over 2500 blacks got together to support the re-election of the President. A highlight of the gathering was the $100.00 a plate dinner, mark ing the first time in history blacks have contributed so much to a national political candidate. It was truly a soulful affair - for we knew we were I icking a winner. From Georgia, Florida, Illinois, Massachusettes, California, and Mississippi we came - politicians, entertain- ers, athletes, educators, businessmen, hustlers and plain grass roots folks. (Some among the crowd were democrats who had declared themselves for Nixon earlier. One common feeling among those present was the firm be- lief that the way to a piece of the action is to get into the big game - here the game of two-party politics. Maybe it was the first time up in the big league, but we'll soom be out ahead. As the game progresses we must learn the use of the rules. This first is the use of the vote - with head and not heart. More reasong for going I like others went to commit myself as part of a solid black bloc in the national Republican party. I like others came out of concern for the future of my family, community, and country. I have confidence in this administration's abili- ty to carry out a viable program in developing and strengthen ing black people and neighborhoods. It's been saidbefore, but it needs to be said again. With case this nation sent a man to the moon, worked to build economic bases in racists coun- tries, and helped Israel become of age. Now certainly it can make the issue of economic development among its black popu- lation a serious and strong one. Under the new research and development programs of the administration, industries, retailers, unions, and government alike must play a vital role. Industry must use more black suppliers of raw materials and services. Retailers must shelve and sell more black produced goods. Unions must admit Julie Speaks To C and elevate more black workers. And government must com- mit itself to seeing that all this is done. Eisenhower spoke to As a firm believer in the dire need for economic develop- comao in satianta, Mrs. Eisenhower is the ment in the black communities around this nation, I support wife of David Eisenhower, grandson of to the efforts in economic development initiated by the present are Mesdames William V. Johnson, who the mike. administration. In addition, we cannot overlook the political (1 appointments of blacks made by this president to date more then any other man in that position. (But many of these ap pointees have to be encouraged to use the thrust of their pow- er to aid blacks and the black call for justice and equality). As this writer sees it, Wallace is gaining enough delegate Julie Eisenhot strength to assure him the position a heartbreak away from the presidency. Thus, I urge my brothers and sisters on the democratic side to assure out people and the nation that the Miami platform will work for us. Fortify yourself with a good program on the platform one firmly dedicated to black Amorican Can economic development and the black call for human and civil rights. With this in mind, I wish to say finally that it's only ourac- tive participation in this CAILIVO build up 11 Julio Nixon Eisen The br solid score. So let's unify and unite behind the leading can- hower told an American Can said the didate who has begun to help us pileup a score. I am convine- cer Society meeting Thurs- "within OU ed that Nixon is that candidate. day the recent health agree* practical Grass Roots Helps GRASS ROOTS AIDS Minority entures MINORITY MECTOR ( 5 25 Vie for Contracts Continued From Page 25 L t By LEONARD SLOANE ganization, hopes .0 serve as 2 = SATURDAY, JANUARY 1972 I d .1. Grass Roots Expesition, Inc., broker to match th contractors U which just completed its first and the black businesses. n 3 11 year of operation. has de. } F "We know that a minority V C 0 veloped 2 new program for 2 , business cannot depend on Fed- V 1. bringing together prime con- eral contracts alone," Mr. S y tors and other maior cor. il Champion noted. "and that it porations with minerity busi- C 1. has to become competitive in BUSINESS/FINANCE nesses. S order to enter the marketplace. 1 3 The pregram--cained PISSY In addition to its liaison role } c backing based on the idea ) between government agencies. ( , that big business would lend e manufacturers and retailers and : i its personnel and provide tech- nical assistance .) luck-owned = black corporations, Grass Roots is also working to develop eco- companies to help make them nomic stability in the minority C viabie and competitive. In ad- community It has created the ( / dition, the concept calls for nonprofit Grass Roots Founda- C 3 proposing to the Federal Gov- , tion, which gives scholarships ernment tax incentives 10 the to students in such fields as r / maior corpora ions that par- 1 economics, retailing and mer- r ticipate in this program. chandising. o "We're going to lobby for As one part of its efforts, this in order to get incentives Grass Roots Exposition held a P similar to those offered by trade conference in the New f Puerto Rico," said Jackson R. i, York Coliseum for six days in P Champion, chairman and presi- 3 December Thirty minority is dent of Grass Roots. "W. can't businesses attended the confer- O V ask the contractors to do this - once, where the piggyback idea C. 'I work for loss than a pront." \ was first presented and discus- 1 Grass Roots, a private or- sions with government and coΓ- e 2 y porate officials were held dur- Continued on Page 30, Cohnnut ( If ing a series of workshops. b "We took a beating on the II is conference because the attend- X W ance was light," Mr Champion ie C. t- conceded yesterday P The guiding force behind n 7. Grass Roots is Mr Champion, 3. to 1. whose Champion Sales Agency O is the major investor in the N n new organization. The Cham- :- a pion agency is a manufactur- = 1- 1, ers' representative handling it such products 25 wigs, beauty aids and printed material. Γ. Another aspect of the Grass or Roots operation is the award- Is ing of its Stamp of Approval to companies that upgrade minor- & of ity hiring practices, provide i- shelf space for products made <, by black companies and gen- eraily cooperate with minority r- enterprises. The first such y award, made during the trade E conference, went to the F. W is Woolworth Company. °C d "I'm very optimistic," the h 4S-year-old Mr Champion ob. served. e Among the companies that 1. d have cooperated with Grass Roots so far are the i. C. Pen- ney Company, Hartfield>Ządys, Inc., the Columbia Broancast- ing System and the Great At- I lantic and Pacific Tea Com pany. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library With our deep appreciation for helping to make possible our victory on November 7,1972. Richard Nifon Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library Latricia sixfor Julie Mixon Eisenhmen blacied with I min him Cop Edward Finch Cox A PROPOSAL TO AID MINORITIES TOWARD SELF RELIANCE a program to assist the Administration in its goal of self reliance Prepared by: the staff of Grass Roots, Inc. 907 Sixth Street, SW Washington, DC 20024 (202) 488-8787 contact: Jackson R. Champion Chairman and Peesident Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library -2- grass roots, inc. 907 Sixth Street, SW Washington, DC Origin and Scope This proposal was prepared by the staff of Grass Roots, Inc., 907 Sixth Street, SW Washington. The proposal, conceived by Grass Roots, is designed to develop and demonstrate a program to assist minority-owned businesses and minority employees toward the Nixon Administration's goal of self reliance. It is Grass Roots' contention that the required directives and resources for this task already exist in our society. This organization believes that with the assistance of various cognizant federal agencies and the private sector, directives and resources can effectively marshall to bring about a significant change in the status of minority enterprises and employees. (Please note that our proposal is directed towards the problems of 'minority' enterprises and employment in general, and not to any single minority group. The program outlined here can be applied equally well to the problem of any single minority or any group of minorities). While much publicity has been given to the ideas of 'black capitalism' and 'equal opportunity employment, we must point out that traditional patterns of business, industry, and commerce in the United States have severly limited the achievements of many groups of Americans, both as owners/operators of business stablishments and as decision-makers in major corporations. Our proposal calls for a multi-step approach to lessen these circum- stances. The four phase plan calls for: centralizing directives and resources under the Executive Branch, disseminating pertinent information, to participating groups, coordinating minority- mainstream forces through research, and developing operations to full capacity. The plan maximizes the prospects for success by bringing together the mainstream and minority to solve problems, in concert. While Grass Roots, Inc. expects to supply both staff and operations personnel required for this proposal, we also expect to rely heavily upon the personnel, programs, and good offices of various federal agencies and private companies concerned with the problems to which we are addressing ourselves. Background Grass Roots feels the need to capitalism on the commitment expressed at the top levels of government and business in order to push back the horizons for minority enterprises and employment opportunities at the local level. Now with the national policy firmly established, and with major corporate commitments to this policy, the focus must shift to more direct contacts between buyers and sellers, as well as business executives and their minority counterparts. Three Executive Orders provide the backbone of this Grass Roots Proposal. If the self reliance concept is to work in this society, these Executive Orders mast be enforced. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library -3- grass roots, inc. 907 Sixth Street, SW Washington, DC Executive Order 11246 (9/24/65) calls for non- discrimination in employment by government contractors and subcontractors. Executive Order 11478 (8/12/69) strengthens and assures fully equal employment in the federal government. Promotes full realization through a continuing affirmative action program in each executive department and agency. Executive Order 11625 (10/13/71) prescribes addi- tional arrangements for developing and coordinating a program for minority business enterprise: provides technical management and assistance, assists in demonstration projects, and coordinates the participation of all federal departments and agendes. Serving as a central liaison body, Grass Roots would re- establish contact with all relevant bodies. It is obvious to Grass Roots that such contact must be made in an atmosphere of wareness and comprehension that is conducive to success, and must be made by the public and private sectors alike, and must be made through the Executive Office of the federal government. Here is our program. The Program Grass Roots proposed plan seeks to expand the opportunities of minority Americans to share tangibly in the property and wealth of the country, while at the same time recognizing their potential of self reliance. As indicated earlier, this proposal was prepared with the Administration's position on self reliance in mind. Grass Roots believes that in order to achieve total self reliance among minority businessmen and minority employees, the concerted efforts of several groups must come into play: the federal government, prime con- tractors from the private sector, plus minority businessmen and employees. From time to time other instrumental groups will have to join to make for a more effective union between these future buyers and sellers, or employers and employees. They include retail chain outlets, financial institutions, labor unions, and political groups. And now for purposes of discussion let's look at this four phase plan. Quasi-Public Corporation in the Executive Branch. First it is being proposed that a quasi-public corporation be established in the Executive Branch of the federal government. Like other corpor- ations, the Office would take the form of a profit-making body, with a Board of Directors comprised of all our citizentry. Such a Board would have more credibility among the clients being served. Grass Roots, Inc., would serve as this quasi-public liaison (broker, clearing house, etc.) Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library -4- grass roots, inc. 907 Sixth Street, SW Washington, DC This publically-owned corporation would have as its clients minority suppliers of goods and services (minority group members seking subcontractual arrangements with prime government contractors), and minority group members seeking employment. The greatest achieve- ment of this effort would be the consolidation of all equal oppor- tunity activities and federal business/economic development centers into one focal unit -- a single Executive Office with the overall directives and responsibilities for self reliance of minority enterprises and personnel as the units primary objective. Communication Organ The primary communications vehicle for contacting the target audiences above will be Grass Roots News, the monthly publication of Grass Roots, Inc. If it is true that business and employees must 'know the game beforethey can compete' in the pro- duction of goods and services then such a communications organ is essential. This communications vehicle would serve as the link among all the operating and target groups concerned: federal agencies, prime government contractors, minority enterprises and employees along with retail stores, Financial institutions, labor unions, and political groups. Annual Conference We at Grass Roots, Inc. believe that it is necessary to educate all sides, separately and together, on the true nature of the present relations between the two sides in their own locality, on what to expect from each other under contract, and on how to go about producing real change for the better. Both groups have much to offer in the way of feaching; all have much to learn. The task is to bring them together SO that they can educate each other and themselves, and SO that there will be a high possibility of success in arriving at business arrangements and in seeing them through to a satisfactory sustaining position. To do this Grass Roots will put on an annual conference. Daily meetings or seminars during the conference will help achieve the above. During the conference minority businessmen and job seekers will place an exposition of their goods and services in the convention hall. Prior to the annual meeting Grass Roots will conduct a research survey to attempt to team minority businesses and businessmen with federal contractors in joint ventures -- before they arrive at the convention. This research phase will be a natural ongoing prerequisite to the development of a sustaining buyer-seller relationship with the major contractors and potential subcontractors. Likewise, pre-research will be carried out to bring togehter prospective employers with employees. Grass Roots recognizes the need for this research and development if this joint venture approach is to operate effectively -- serve both parties and lead to self reliance. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library -5- grass roots, inc. 907 sixth street, SW washington, dc Follow-Up Workshops When the pre-conference research phase indicates that follow-up (or development) would help place the minority business (or employee) into a realistic ongoing arrange- ment, the 'piggyback' concept will be brought into play. This conept was developed at the December 1971 Grass Roots Trade Con- ference held in the New York Coliseum. Based on research, the 'piggyback' concept is an approach to develop the minority company to the point where it can produce competitively and accept a sbcontractual position with the prime contractor. The concept, as described in the January 1, 1972 issue of The New York Times calls for: - prime contractors furnishing technical knowhow by lending technical personnel, assisting in quality control, etc., - government furnishing funds to participating prime contractors through tax incentives, or rebates, - labor unions furnishing any necessary apprentice- ship training, - financial institutions furnishing the working capital, where necessary, - retail stores furinshing the product shelf space, - political organizations furnishing the necessary clout to bring the Executive Orders and piggyback concept into being, and finally - minority entrepreneur furnishing the determination. It is conceiveable that this piggyback concept will help not only ensure the achievement of self reliance for the business and bsinessman, but it will add to the economic base of the community, county, state, and nation. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library -6- grass roots, inc. 907 sixth street, SW washington, de Program Budget The following is a budget estimate for completion of the four phases of the Grass Roots program proposed here for the first twelve months of operation. It includes all management, research, planning and development of the conference, publication, and follow-up workshops. It covers the cost of all work to be performed, regardless of who performs it. For these reasons the figures proposed should be construed only as an estimated budget and not as a. quotation. Since this plan would be a profit making venture, the income from the publication and conference should exceed the expenses of the operation and thus show a profit. SALARIES EXPENSES INCOME Director $ 42,000 Deputy Director 30,000 Assistant Director for 27,000 Research and Development Assistant Director for 27,000 Coordination Assistant Director for 27,000 Seminars and Conferences Managing Editor for 27,000 Communications Legal Secretary 17,500 Executive Assistants (six) 120,000 Executive Secretary 17,500 Steno/Typists (six) 90,000 $455,000 Budget for Annual Conference 50,000 $500,000 Follow-Up Workshops and Seminars 120,000 360,000 Monthly Publication 205,000 500,000 $ 375,000 $1360,000 830,000 $ 530,000 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library March 14, 1973 Dear Mr. Champion: Mr. Stan Scott has brought to my attention your recent letter to him in which you expressed interest in working with the Administration. I have reviewed your resume and found your qualifications to be outstanding. I have taken the liberty of alerting my colleagues to your offer to serve in the hopes that we may develop some challenging possibilities for you. With best wishes, Sincerely, Jerry H. Jones Special Assistant to the President Mr. Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President Grass Roots, Inc. 907 Sixth Street SW. Washington, D. C. 20024 JHJ:BJS:bmr Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library & March 6, 1973 Mike TB MEMORANDUM FOR: DICK THAXTON FROM: HELEN BROWDER SUBJECT: Jackson Champion careled Dick, you recommended Champion for something with OMBE or Economic Development Administration (EDA). As you know, EDA is being phased out, so there is nothing there, and it seems to me that the only thing Champion would be interested in at OMBE would be the #1 or #2 position, neither of which is vacant. I will put him in the talent bank for future reference, and maybe something will turn up in the future. HMB :ran Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library republican national committee Dick Thaxton to Helen Browder Re Jackson Champion Classification III To: Hale Action: Return To: - FYI: Destroy: Info To: 3/6/70 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library Republican National Committee. February 28, 1973 Miss Helen Browder White House Personnel Office 143 Executive Office Building Washington, D.C. 20500 Dear Helen: The Republican National Committee would like to recommend Mr. Jackson Champion for a position with the Office of Minority Business Enterprise or with the Economic Development Administration Mr. Jackson is a Black Republican who has been a spokesman for the Nixon Administration within the Black Community. Mr. Jackson comes with the strong endorsement of the New York State Central Committee. A copy of Mr. Jackson's resume is enclosed. Your careful consideration of Mr. Jackson's candidacy will be most appreciated. Sincerely, Deck Richard R. Thaxton Director of State Services RRT/db Enclosures CC: George Bush Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library File Initiation Date REFERRAL FORM - FULL TIME CONFIDENTIAL DATA Classification Name Mr. Jackson Champion Address Waterside Towers #704 907 Sixth Street S.W. City/State Washington, D.C. Zip Code 20024 Telephone: Office / Home 202 / 448-8787 Area Code Area Code Social Security No. 073 - 166 - 888 Date of Birth 3 / 18 / 23 Current Position Self-employed, Public Relations Salary Level $50,000 as manuf. (see resume attached) (annual rate) represent ative Area of Interest/Experience Communications , public relations, Manufacturer's representat Dept/Agency sought (in priority order) 1. Commerce 2. Assistant Director of Communications, Program Division 3. 4. 5. Desired Salary $25,000 - $30,000 Date Available for: Interview open Assume f/t Employment immediately RNC Interview Feb 13, 1973 Comments deserves serious consideration Clearance Rosenbaum SY Chairman 3/1/73 Name Position Date Affiliation Name Position Date Reason for Consideration for Appointment: Date Referred To Date Acknowledged From Placement Information / / / Position Dept./Agency Date Status RNC Candidate Acknowledgment / Date Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library STANDARD FORM 171 Office of Management and Budget PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS STATEMENT Approved 50-RO383 1A. Kind of position (job) you are filing for (or title of B. Announcement No. DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BLOCK announcement) Super Grade level FOR USE OF EXAMINING OFFICE ONLY C. Options for which you wish to be considered (if listed in announcement) Material Entered Register: Appor. Submitted D. Primary place(s) you wish to be employed Nonappor. Returned Fashington, D.C. Notations: 2. Home phone (including Area Code) 3. Office phone (including Area Code) 202 448-8787 Form Reviewed: 4. Name (Last) (First) (Middle) (Maiden, if any) X Mr. Miss Mrs. Form Approved: ANNOUNCEMENT NO. and Address (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code) Option Grade Earned Preference Aug. Rating Rating CHAMPION, JACKSON RICHARD 5 points Waterside Towers #704 (Tent.) 907. Sixth Street, S.W. 10 Points Washington, D.C. 20024 Comp Dis 5. Legal or voting residence (State) New York Other 10 Points 6. Height without shoes 7. Weight 6 Feet 0 Inches 249 pounds Disa!. 8. Birthplace (City and State, or foreign country) Camden, South Carolina STATEMENT NO. Being 9. Birth date (Month, day, year) 10. Social Security Account Number Investi- Initials and Date Mar 18, 1923 073 166 888 gated 11. If you have ever been employed by the Federal Government as a civilian, give your last classification series, grade, and job title. THIS SPACE FOR USE OF APPOINTING OFFICER ONLY yes, Veterans Administration Preference has been verified through proof that the separation was under honorable conditions, and other proof as required. 5-Pt. 10-Pt. Comp. Disab. 10-Pt. Other Dates of service in that grade From June, 1947 To December, 1947 (???) Signature and Title 12. If you are currently on a list of eligibles for appointment to a Federal position, give the name of the announcement, the name of the office maintaining the list, the date Agency Date on your notice of rating, and your rating. Refer for medical action 13. Lowest pay or grade you will accept 14. When will you be available? PAY GRADE $ per OR 15 NOW 15. Will you accept temporary employment for: YES NO 16. Where will you accept a job? YES NO 17. Will you accept less than full time work? (Acceptance or refusal of 1 month or less? X Washington, D.C. X (Less than 40 hours per week) X Yes No temporary employment will not affect your consideration 1 to 4 months? X Any place in the United States. X 18. Are you willing to travel? (Check one) for other appointments.) X NO SOME 4 to 12 months? X Outside of the United States. OFTEN Only in (specify): 19. VETERAN PREFERENCE. Answer all parts. If a part does not apply to you, answer "No." Yes No A. Have you ever served on active duty in the United States military service? (Exclude tours of active duty for training as a reservist or Guardsman.) X B. Have you ever been discharged from the armed services under other than honorable conditions ? (You may omit any such discharge changed to honorable by a Discharge Review Board or similar authority.) X If "Yes," give details in Item 37. X C. Do you claim 5-point preference based on active duty in the armed forces? If "Yes," you will be required to furnish records to support your claim at the time you are appointed. X D. Do you claim 10-point preference? If "Yes," check type of preference claimed and complete and attach Standard Form 15. "Claim for 10-point Veteran Preference," together with the proof called for in that form TYPE: Compensable disability X Disability Wife Widow Mother E. List Dates, Branch, and Serial or Service Number of All Active Service (Enter "N/A" if not applicable) From April, 1942 To 1947 Branch of Service Army Serial or Service Number 13185543 30, Investigation THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Standard Form 171 September 1971 U.S. Civil Service Commission Page 1 171-103 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library PLEASE BE SURE TO READ ATTACHED INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE COMPLETING ITEM 20 20. EXPERIENCE (Start with your PRESENT position and work back. Account for periods of unemployment in separate blocks in order.) May inquiry be made of your present employer regarding your character, qualifications, and record of employment? X Yes No (A "No" will not affect your consideration for employment opportunities except for HEARING EXAMINER positions.) Dates of employment (month, year) Exact title of position If Federal service, civilian or military 1 From June 1953 Owner grade To PRESENT TIME Salary or earnings Avg. hrs. Place of employment Number and kind of employees Kind of business or organization Starting $50,000 peryear per week CityNew Rochel supervised re (manufacturing, accounting, insurance, 60 etc.) manufacturer's Present $ StateNew York four per representative Name of immediate supervisor Name of employer (firm, organization, etc.) and address (including ZIP Code, if known) none CHAMPION SALES AGENCY Area Code and phone No. if known 914 NE2-6616 CHAMPION PUBLIC RELATIONS AGENCY Reason for wanting to leave decline in product sales Description of duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments middleman in selling beauty supplies to supply houses, variety stores. chain stores, Army and Navy post exchanges, department stores (Gimbels, Hacy's, JC Penny) on national level, Par- ticipant in national trade shows and national conventions. Traveled throughout the country. For agency use (skill codes, in.) Dates of employment (month, year) Exact title of position If Federal service. civilian or military 2 From December 1979 Chairman & President grade Salary or earnings Avg. hrs. Place of employment Number and kind of employees Kind of business or organization Starting $ financial per week City: New York supervised (manufacturing, accounting, insurance, 60 ten etc.) Final $ loss per State: New York Minority Enterprise Name of immediate supervisor Name of employer (firm, organization, etc.) and address (including ZIP Code, if known) none GRASS ROOTS, INC. New York, New York Area Code and phone No. if known 24 West 45th Street Reason for leaving financial failure of exposition Description of duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments Served as liaison officer for bringingtogether these groups to initiate ongoing buyer-seller relationships: federal government, prime government contractors, manufacturers, retail chain outlets, and minority businesses. Lectures. workshops, and exposition floor were planned for participants and general public, (see attachments) For agency use (skill code:, etc.) Dates of employment ear) Exact title of position If Federal service. civilian or military 3 From Sept .1971. ToPresent Publisher grade Salary or earnings Avg. hrs. Place of employment Number and kind of employees Kind of business or organization Starting $ per per week City: New Roche supervised none lie (manufacturing, accounting, insurance, etc.) Final $ per State: New York three Name of immediate supervisor Name of employer (firm, organization, etc.) and address (including ZIP Code, if known) GRASS ROOTS NEWS New Rochelle, NY Area Code and phone No. if known 914 NE2-6616 Reason for leaving Description of duties, responsibilities, and accomplishments Presently publisher of a newsletter which goes to federal agencies, prime contractors, manufacturers, retail chain outlets, and minority communities (see attachment) For agency use (skill codes, etc.) IF YOU NEED ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE BLOCKS USE STANDARD FORM 171-A OR BLANK SHEETS SEE INSTRUCTION SHEET Page 2 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library ATTACH SUPPLEMENTAL SHEETS OR FORMS HERE ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS CORRECTLY AND FULLY 21 A. Special qualifications and skills (skills with machines; patents or inventions; your most important publications (do not submit copies unless requested); your public speaking and publications experience; membership in professional or scientific societies; etc.) Publisher of newsletter, GRASS ROOTS NEWS Member, Council of Afro-American Republicans 1/2 hour radio talk show appearance: WWRL New York, September '71 1/2 hour tv talk show appearance: WRTP Washington, September '72 B. Kind of License or Certificate (For example, pilot, C. State or other licensing authority D. Year of first E. Year of latest F. Approximate number registered nurse, lawyer, radio operator, C.P.A., etc.) license license of words per minute: or certificate or certificate Typing Shorthand Insurance Broker New York 1948 1950 40 22. A. Did you graduate from high school, or will B. Name and location (city and State) of last high school attended you graduate within the next nine months? New Rochelle High School YES MONTH/YEAR NO HIGHEST GRADE COMPLETED June '41 New Rochelle, New York C. Name and location (city, State, and ZIP Code if known) of college Dates attended Years Completed No. of credits compl. Type of Year of or university. (If you expect to graduate within 9 months, give Semester Quarter degree MONTH and year you expect degree.) From To Day Night hours hours (B.A., etc.) degree Howard University 1941 1942 2 Howard University 1947 1948 No. of credits compl. No. of credits compl. D. Chief undergraduate college subjects Semester Quarter E. Chief graduate college subjects Semester Quarter hours hours hours hours F. Major field of study at highest level of college work Business Administration G. Other schools or training (for example, trade, vocational, armed forces, or business). Give for each the name and location (city, State, and ZIP Code if known) of school, dates attended, subjects studied, number of classroom hours of instruction per week, certificates, and any other pertinent data. Pohs Institute of Insurance New York, New York 23. HONORS, AWARDS, AND FELLOWSHIPS 24. LANGUAGES OTHER THAN ENGLISH RECEIVED certificate of appreciati List the languages and indicate Reading Speaking Understanding Writing Gbur knowledge of each by from President Nixon 9/71 placing "X" in proper columns Excl Good Fair Excl Good Fair Excl Good Fair Excl Good Fair citation from Council of Afro-American Republicans 6/71 25. REFERENCES. List three persons who are NOT related to you and who have definite knowledge of your qualifications and fitness for the position for which you are applying. Do not repeat names of supervisors listed under Item 20, EXPERIENCE: PRESENT BUSINESS OR HOME ADDRESS FULL NAME (Number, Street, City, State and ZIP Code) BUSINESS OR OCCUPATION Mr. Robert Nells, Sr 515 Clinton Avenue Newark, NJ beauty supply house owner Senator Jacob K. Javits US Senate, Washington, D.C. US Senator President Richard M. Nixon The White House US President 13. Edward Sexton Page 301 First Street, S.E. Head, Black polit div, Rep Natl committee Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library ANSWER ITEMS 26 THROUGH 36 BY PLACING AN "X" IN THE PROPER COLUMN Yes No 26. Are you a citizen of the United States? If "No," give country of which you are a citizen: Before answering these questions read Items 27 and 28 in the attached instructions. Are you now, or within last ten years have you been, a member of: 27 The Communist Party, i .A., or any subdivision of the Communist Party, U.S.A.? 28. An organization that to ur present knowledge seeks the overthrow of the constitutional form of government of the United States by force or violence or other unlawful means? If your answer to Item 27 or 28 is "Yes," write your answers to the following questions in Item 37 or on a separate piece of paper: (A) The name of the organization? (B) The dates of your membership? (C) Your understanding of the aims and purposes of the organization at the time of your membership? 29. To insure that you are not placed in a position which might impair your health, or which might be a hazard to you or to others, we need informa- tion about the following: Do you have, or have you had, heart disease, a nervous breakdown, epilepsy, tuberculosis, or diabetes? If your answer is "Yes," concerning any one of these, identify which one(s) and give details in Item 37. 30. Within the last five years have you been fired from any job for any reason? X 31. Within the last five years have you quit a job after being notified that you would be fired? If your ansuer to 30 or 31 aboie is "Yes," give details in Item 37 Show the name and address (including ZIP Code) of employer, approximate dan, and H reasons in each case. This information should agree with your ansuers in Item 20, EXPERIENCE. 32. Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law or forfeited collateral, or are you now under charges for any offense against the law? (You may omit: (1) traffic violations for which you paid a fine of $30.00 or less; and (2) any offense committed before your 21st birthday which was finally adjudicated in a juvenile court or under a Youth Offender law.) 33. While in the military service were you ever convicted by general court-mattial?. If your answer to 32 or 33 is "Yes," give details in Item 37. Show for each offense: (1) date; (2) charge; (3) place; (4) court; and (5) action taken. 34. Does the United States Government employ in a civilian capacity or as a member of the Armed Forces any relative of yours (by blood or marriage)? (See Items 34 and 35 in the attached instruction sheet.) 35. Do you live with, or within the past 12 months have you lived with, any of these relatives who are employed in a civilian capacity? If your answer to 34 is "Yes," give in Item 37 for such relatives: (1) full name; (2) present address (including ZIP Code); (3) relationship; (4) depart. ment, agency, or branch of the Armed Forces. If your ansuer to 35 is "Yes," also give the kind of appointment held by the relative(s) you live usio or base lived with uithin the past 12 months. 36. Do you receive or do you have a pending application for retirement or retainer pay, pension, or other compensation based upon military, Federal civilian, or District of Columbia Government service? If your answer is "Yes," give details in Item 37. Your Statement cannot be processed until you have answered all questions, including Items 26 through 36 above. Be sure you have placed an "X" : the left of EVERY marker (4) above, either in the "Yes" or the "No" column. 37. Space for detailed answers. Indicate Item number to which answers apply. Item No. (wife) Dr. Lenora Moragne, Head Nutrition Education and Training 34 Food and Nutrition Service, USDA (same home address as husband) 36 receives Veteran's pension for ten percent service- connected disability If more space is required, use full sheets of paper approximately the same size as this page. Write on EACH sheet your name, birth date, and announcement or position title. Attach all sheets to this Statement at the top of Page ATTENTION THIS STATEMENT MUST BE SIGNED Read the following-paragraph carefully before signing this Statement A falso answer to any question In this Statement may be grounds for not employing you, or for dismissing you after you begin work, and may be punishable by fino or Imprisonment (U.S. Codo, Title 18, Sec. 1001). All statements are subject to investigation, including a check of your Ringarprints, police records, and former employers. All the Information you give will be considered in reviewing your Statement and :3 subject to Investigation. A falsa answer to Items 27 or 28 could deprive you of your right 20 an annuity when you roach retirement cga in addition to the penalties described above. CERTIFICATION SIGNATURE (Sign in ink) DATE SIGNED I CERTIFY that all of the statements made in this Statement are true, complete. and correct to the best of my knowledge Jackson Richard Chargian November 10, 1972 and belief, and are made in good faith. Page 4 GPO cis-15-81434-1 450-805 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library September 1, 1972 Dear Sir: Last August 16-25th I had the privilege of attending the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach. At that time I was struck by the lack of communications among black republicans around this land. The need for a national organ to both express the views and report the facts about Afro-American Republicans throughout the country became very evident. Such a newsletter would serve as the basis for a strong grass roots republican organization among black America. I'm sure you would agree that a coalition of this type is necessary at this time, just before the re-election of the Chief Executive. This newsletter would also be used on the national, state, and local levels to support the election of governors, senators, congressmen, and mayors working toward the interest of black republicans and black Americans in general. In addition, such a newsletter could be reproduced locally and used to publi- cize fund raising and other black republican events. Until the November election this communication piece would work to re-elect President Nixon and other republican candidates. After the November balloting information of interest to and about black republicans around the country would fill the pages of the newsletter. Readers will be encouraged to submit material of interest to this bi- monthly publication. Such a newsletter in the future will be GRASS ROOTS NEWS. If you would like to receive a copy of this bi-monthly newsletter over the next twelve months, send a fifteen dollar or more contribution (to cover reproduction and postage costs) to: Mr. Jackson R. Champion, Editor GRASS ROOTS NEWS 24 Dewitt Place New Rochelle, New York 10801 GRASS ROOTS NEWS has as its major goal the communication of black republicans, with the ultimate aim of building a strong party base among grass roots blacks. This new Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library page 2 September 1, 1972 grass roots level organization will elect the President and other GOP candidates who support the plank of the Repub- lican Convention Platform which is continually striving for the economic development for black Americans. Only such a strong sound economic base can give us self determination as a people. Enclosed you will find three articles expressing some of this writer's reflections on the recent Miami Beach convention. Sincerely, Jackson R. Champion, Editor GRASS ROOTS NEWS enclosures Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library September 1, 1972 Dear Editor: As a black writer I was privileged to attend the Republican National Convention last August 16-25. Press credentials gave me the run of proceedings in and out of convention hall. In the enclosed three articles, reflections on some of the behind camera activities black America should be aware of are presented. All deal with those aspects of the recent Miami Beach meetings which I feel were of signi- ficant importance to Afro-Americans. The first article elicits the many strategic positions black delegates and others held at the Convention. The second covers the power exercised by blacks attending the meetings. And finally the third article points out a basic difference in the economic stance of black Democrats and black Republicans. I trust that you will find these pieces of interest to your wide readership. A tear sheet of their use would be appreciated. Sincerely, Jackson R. Champion GRASS ROOTS NEWS 24 Dewitt Place New Rochelle, NY 10801 enclosures Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library I BLACK PARTICIPATION IN MIAMI BEACH by Jackson R. Champion GRASS ROOTS NEWS Black Committee Members About 56 of the 1348 deligates attending the Republican National Convention in Miami Beach last August 16-25 were black. This is a 115 percent increase over the 1968 delegation, where only 26 blacks attended the convention as delegates. Any black American would have been proud of the key roles played by these delegates of color in three of the four standing convention committees. American blacks must be involved in the two party system. This article deals with roles that black Americans played at the Republican Convention, bringing about a strong two party participation. On the Resolution (or Platform) Committee Joan Crawford from Missouri and Annie E. Sachary of Arkansas played major roles. This Committee was responsible for preparing the Republican Party statement on national and interna- tional issues. This years platform issues dealt with: human. concern, human rights and responsibility, building a greater prosperity, community and national development, agricultural and natural resources and the environment, responsible government, and finally national security and foreign policy. -MORE- Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library I BLACK PARTICIPATION IN MIAMI BEACH page 2 by Jackson R. Champion GRASS ROOTS NEWS Three other blacks were prominent on the Rules and Order of Business Committee. This committee drafted rules for adoption by the convention to determine: 1) the proceedings of the convention, 2) the organization of the Republican National Committee, and 3) the membership composition of the next (1976) Republican National Convention. Blacks on this committee were: Edward Bivens of Michigan, Melvin H. Evans of the Virgin Islands, and Colston A. Lewis of Virginia. The largest black delegation was in the Credentials Committee. There was Tennessee's Sarah Moore Greene, Washington D.C.'s Elaine Jenkins, Iowa's Mary Majors, Louisiana's Frank Millican, Maryland's Madie E. Mitchell, Arkansas's Sam Sparks, and Kentucky's O.M. Travis, Jr. This Committee was charged with receiving credentials of all delegates and alternates, and determining permanent attendence at the Convention. (The fourth and final Committee of the Convention -- the Permanent Organization Committee -- had no black delegates). We can be proud of the work of these twelve committee -MORE- Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library I BLACK PARTICIPATION IN MIAMI BEACH page 3 by Jackson R. Champion GRASS ROOTS NEWS delegates of the 1972 Republican National Convention. Very special honor was brought to the ten states and District of Columbia which they represent. Black Organizations Several black organizations appeared before the Platform Committee in Miami Beach. Among them were the Council of Black Presidential Appointees, the Congress of Racial Equality, the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, the National Council of Afro-American Republicans, and the Welfare Rights Organization. All added to the Republican Party statement on national and international policy. Other Black Participants Other blacks participating in the Florida meetings, aside from the large number of observers, also played key roles. Here are a few of those making great contrubu- tions: Massachusettes's Senator Edward Brooke gave one of the three keynote addresses, the Honorable Lyman Parks (mayor of Grand Rapids, Michigan and pastor of the A.M.E. Zion church) said the invocation the first evening, and Miss Ethel Ennis of Maryland sang the national athem. -MORE- Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library I BLACK PARTICIPATION IN MIAMI BEACH page 4 by Jackson R. Champion GRASS ROOTS NEWS Joan Crawford of Missouri presented the report of the Platform Committee, Dr. Aris T. Allen chaired the 26- member Maryland state delegation, Gary Hughes (a black youth from Deleware) gave the salute from working youth, and Sammy Davis Jr. headed the list of entertainers. Black youth participated in full force as boy and girl scouts, pages, Nixonites, orchestra members, etc. This observer can say that there were no blacks among the peace protext groups outside Convention Hall. So you see, blacks did participate and participate fully at Miami Beach just as blacks will participate in elections next November. Support a winner in November in the re-election of the President. -THE END- Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library II BLACK POWER AT MIAMI BEACH by Jackson R. Champion GRASS ROOTS NEWS In the first article of this series attention was drawn to black participation at the Republican National Conven- tion last August 16-25 in Miami Beach. Attention was also called to the twelve blacks serving on the convention committees. Now let's turn attention to the performance of these committee members. In short, how they demanded power -- and got it. The three black members of the Rules and Order of Busi- ness Committee helped get one black named to the Executive Committee of the National Republican Committee. This 15-member body is the strong policy making body of the National Republican Party. A second show of power was demonstrated in the Resolu- tions (or Platform) Committee. Here a plank was incor- porated to pledge continued assistance to rural farmers and farm cooperatives. We know many blacks are repre- sented among these groups. And finally blacks on the Platform Committee helped see that the Administration continued its efforts in economic development for black businesses. This issue has a prominent place in the platform. -MORE- Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library II BLACK POWER AT MIAMI BEACH page 2 by Jackson R. Champion GRASS ROOTS NEWS Black power was felt in other ways too; namely, the outcome of black caucusses, the interaction of blacks among powerful national Republicans. There was plenty of opportunity to discuss the black cause with prominent Republicans like Charles Percy of Illinois, Edward Brookes of Massachusettes, Jacob Javits of New York, Mayor George S. Siebels of Birmingham, Senatorial candidate William M. Blount of Alabama, Senator Robert Dole of Kansas, Senator Edward J. Gurney of Florida, Senator Strom Thurmond, Hobson R. Reynolds of Pennsyl- vania, Presidential Counsel Robert Finch, and the Chief Executive's brother Edward of the Re-Election Committee. Lastly, we cannot overlook the leadership exemplified throughout by the Washington D.C. based blacks. Those presently in the presidential arena -- Robert Brown, Ed Sexton, Paul Jones, Stanley Scott and others demonstrated brilliant leadership among blacks and whites alike in Miami Beach. Black power was definitely evident and in action at the convention in all our efforts to support the re- election of the President. -THE END- Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library III BLACK DEMOCRATS AND BLACK REPUBLICANS - A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO SELF DETERMINATION BY Jackson R. Champion GRASS ROOTS NEWS Blacks who have declared themselves politically as Republicans or Democrats have one thing in common -- a professed political stance. But let's look at one basic difference between the two black political groups. That is their economic outlook for the road to black progress. Black Democrats are known for speaking out about areas of social concern, while Black Republicans are bent on economic development within the community. In one of the black caucusses at Miami Beach, the prospects of initiating housing and other manufacturing industries in the inner cities of this nation was visualized. Money from the administration's Research and Development Budget would be utilized to get such programs started. While the government provides the funds, major corporations and prime federal contractors will lend technical assistance. Leading distributors around the country will guarantee adequate shelf space for the goods manufactured in these community factories. -MORE- Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library III BLACK DEMOCRATS AND BLACK REPUBLICANS - page 2 A DIFFERENT APPROACH TO SELF DETERMINATION by Jackson R. Champion GRASS ROOTS NEWS In short, this appears to be the most logical approach to self determination among blacks. This approach will alleviate the need for welfare and other areas of social concern. That means, however, we blacks must get together to re-elect the Present administration to assure us of early self determination. Start with a grass roots Republican organization in your building and community. -THE END- Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library GRASS ROOTS NEWS "A Bond Towards Developing Minority Businesses" 25¢ Vol. 1, No. 2 same minority Americans presently own only EXEC ORDER: AID TO about 4% of America's businesses. And these businesses, in turn, account for less than 1% MINORITY BUSINESSES of our Nation's gross business receipts." He went on to remind Congress that the "The opportunity for full participation in our "elimination of these inequities must be a national free enterprise system by socially and objective of high priority in the 1970's." This economically disadvantaged persons is Federal program should encourage the private essential if we are to obtain social and sector to join with Government in creating an economic justice for such persons and economic environment conducive to the improve their functioning of our national development of minority businesses. economy " EXEC ORDER: This passage introduced the President's Oct. 13th Executive Order 11625, prescribing more A TIME FOR ACTION arrangements for developing and coordinating a national program for minority business enterprises. Blacks and other minorities in this country have Highlights of this mandate went on to state: been through many stages, striving to reach full Secretary of Commerce shall: 1) coordinate recognition, citizenship, and participation in the plans, programs, and operations of the Federal Government which effect or contribute to the "free enterprise system." Having passed through numerous decades as the establishment, preservation, and strengthening of "invisible man," we finally emerged assertively minority businesses, 2) promote activities and Through the Civil Rights era of the fifties, and the resources of State and local governments, business Civil Power era of the sixties, blending into the and trade associations, professional organizations, mainstream of America was in the forefront of all etc., and coordinate their efforts with Federal our activities. Now in the seventies, the issue departments and agencies, reappears in the hue and cry for Civil Economics. 3) convene business leaders, educators, and Mr President, in your address to Congress other representatives of the private sector who are engaged in assisting the development of minority requesting a budget in excess of $106 million, to bolster minority capitalism programs, implemented enterprises, and 4) provide financial assistance to public and private groups rendering technical and by OMBE, you've opened the door Further action, management assistance to minority businesses. placing the Advisory Council for Minority Other Federal Departments and Agencies shall. Enterprises under Secretary Maurice H. Stan's 1) participate and cooperate in matters concerning Department of Commerce, and your proposal for minority business enterprises, 2) continue all changing the minimum requirement for securing current efforts to foster and promote minority loan assistance from MESBIC are outstanding. businesses, support Order 11625 and cooperate These were major steps in bettering black-white with the Secretary of Commerce in increasing total relations, improving the functioning of the national Federal effort. economy, and helping to precipitate realization of On the same day the Chief Executive informed the present myth of Black Capitalism. I applaud you, Mr President, as a Black man who has Congress that: experienced the many trials and frustrations of "Approximately 35 million Americans are of owning a minority business. Black, Spanish-speaking, or Indian ancestry - Jackson R. Champion about 1/6 of our total population. Yet these Publisher, Grass Roots News Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library GRASS ROOTS NEWS TRADE CONFERENCE "A Bond Towards Developing Minority Businesses" Jackson R. Champion GETS TO BUSINESS President and Publisher Lenora Moragne, Ph.D. Elynor A. Williams Managing Editor Associate Editor Three of the nation's largest purchasers: government agencies, major manufacturers, and retail merchants are coming together with black Vol. 1, No. 2 December, 1971 and other minority businessmen at Grass Roots' Trade Conference, sponsored by Grass Roots, Inc., at the New York Coliseum from December 12-17 GRASS ROOTS NEWS is published monthly by The conference's primary objective is to initiate Grass Roots, Inc., 24 West 45th Street, New York, substantial and sustaining buyer-seller relationships NY 10036. Copyright © Grass Roots, Inc., 1971 between minority businessmen and these major All rights reserved Reproduction without solicitors of prime contractors, subcontractors, and permission is strictly prohibited. Second class vendors. postage paid at New York, N.Y and at additional Purchasing officers and other representatives mailing offices. Manuscripts, photos and art from government, manufacturers, and retailers will submitted should be accompanied by be on hand to review goods and services of self-addressed envelopes and return postage. The minority businesses. A few of the institutions publisher assumes no responsibility for return of sending buyers are: Defense Procurement, General unsolicited materials. Letters to publisher are Service Administration, Navy Exchange, State welcome. One year subscription rates: Continental U.S., Department Procurement, A&P grocery chain, $3; Alaska, Canada, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Virgin FW Woolworth, General Foods, Hartfield and Islands, $5, elsewhere, $10. Zodys. Editorial & Business Office. (212) 697-2164. It seems clear that this type of conference is long overdue, for federal agencies have not contracted or subcontracted significant business from minority suppliers. Large manufacturers have THE WHAT AND WHYS not adequately utilized the goods and services of minority vendors or ad agencies. Nor have major OF GRASS ROOTS, INC. retailers found substantial shelf space for minority-produced products, or placed advertising with minority media outlets on a scheduled basis. Grass Roots, Inc., has set as its primary The sponsors of this conference have plans in objective. to serve as liaison between minority the works to continue with an event of this kind suppliers of goods and services, and the nation's on an annual basis; also hold seminars to cover largest purchasing powers, namely government critical business issues throughout next year; and departments and agencies, manufacturers, and keep minority entrepreneurs informed of changes retail chains, by: in federal, state, and local government 1) Distributing Grass Roots News, aimed at procurement policies and practices through this informing the small entrepreneur of the latest facts publication Grass Roots News. and figures on procurement practices, and policy Highlight of this December conference include a changes, 2) assisting him in clarifying the technical brunch on the first day where keynote speakers jargon of complex regulations and bureaucratic will address themselves to the points of "How forms which interfere with efforts to enter our free major purchasing powers can better aid small enterprise system, and 3) informing consumers of businesses?", and "How small businesses can better manufacturers' and retailers' practices and policies service large retail outlets?" towards the use of minority vendors. It should be pointed out that all Permanent A second objective is to identify annually that Member Countries of the United Nations have been manufacturer or retailer who has made the greatest invited to participate and exhibit their wares. advancement in assisting minority businesses and Certainly this trade conference is an event a people plan a more self-reliant economic role. minority businessman cannot afford to miss. 2 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library BLACK BUSINESS DIGEST "TELLS IT LIKE IT IS" Who else will tell you the facts about Black Capitalism? Who else will tell you all about federal, state and local programs and legislation to help small businesses? Who else will tell you where and how you can get non-government money to fund black businesses? Who else will "tell it like it is" about franchising traps? Who else will tell you about the difference between SBICs (Small Business Investment Companies) and MESBICs (Minority Entrepreneur Small Business Investment Companies)? Who else will tell you how to solve your BIG business problems? Where else can you get "how-to-do" tips, which use Modern Management techniques for small business? Where else can you get case histories of black business with an analysis of their successes and failures? Who else will go "where the action is" to find out and bring you the help you need to succeed in Black Capitalism? ASK FOR BLACK BUSINESS DIGEST AT YOUR NEWSSTAND IF THE DEALER DOES NOT HAVE IT - TELL HIM TO ORDER IT OR FILL OUT SUBSCRIPTION COUPON BELOW MAIL TO: BLACK BUSINESS DIGEST-SUBS 3133 N. BROAD ST. PHILADELPHIA, PA. 19132 Choose your way to subscribe to BLACK BUSINESS DIGEST: One year, $10 Three years, $26 Five years, $35 Name (please print) Address City State or Province Zip or Zone Your full title. and department, if any Company or organization name Name of your division or subsidiary, if applicable Major product or service of your division (or organization) Number of employees in your entire company Less than 100 100-499 500-999 1,000 or more F33414 Payment enclosed Bill me This is a renewal These rates apply in the U.S., U.S. Possessions and Canada. Elsewhere: 1 year, $16. 3 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library BEAT THE MAN What products on the shelves have been manufactured by minority-owned businesses? How much shelf space has been awarded to each? AT HIS OWN GAME What services (guard, maintenance, data processing, etc.) used by this department store daily are being furnished by minority-owned enterprises? How much advertising does the store have On November 19th Grass Roots, Inc. sent an prepared by minority-owned agencies? How much open letter to Mr C. Virgil Martin, Chairman of of this is scheduled or ongoing, and not just one the Board, Carson Pirie Scott in Chicago, shot deals when the new cars, cigarettes, soft acknowledging his efforts to solicit participation of drinks or fashions are being introduced? members and associate members of the National What proportion of the total number of Retail Merchants Associates (NRMA) in Grass Roots' Trade Conference. minority people on the payroll is holding The majority of these NRMA affiliates showed supervisory or decision-making positions? total lack of response to his efforts. Grass Roots, Answers to these questions can only come from Inc. thereby concluded that such negative interest the store's top management. If there is no response from that office, the individual has to deal with the and action reflected store management's consistent internal programming, designed to: greatly delimit matter publically - through the press, radio, the number of minority vendors on the company's television, printed matter, from the pulpit, or lists of goods and service suppliers, and also clearly whatever manner desired. The name of the game is define programs being executed to hire and "Beat the Man at His Own Game," "Unity in the Community, and "As Long as Money is Tight, Do upgrade minority personnel into upper echelon line it Right DON'T BUY positions, in adherence to federal regulations. A copy of this open letter was mailed to the Ironically, the common response from corporate following: the President and Executive Vice executives to the question of minority suppliers is President of NRMA, 200 daily and weekly national "the inability to find appropriate vendors." Yet publications, Johnson's Publications in Chicago, when an opportunity to lend knowledge and New York's Amsterdam News and El Diario, Black expertise in informing minority entrepreneurs of Business Digest, Business Week, Fortune Magazine, product demands arises, as this trade conference, Newsweek, The New York Times, Village Voice, these same executives completely ignore the issue Wall Street Journal, Ralph Nadar's organization, or pass their disinterest down the line to "buffer plus the Chairman and Chief Executive Officers of types" hired specifically to handle such "indelicate" matters. the 79 NRMA member stores across the country, from New York to California, who were listed by It is an underrated fact that one minority group name in this open correspondence to Mr Martin. alone, the black American, spends in excess of $38 billion annually in retail outlets, much of which is reflected in daily stock market quotations on the REVELATION major Wall Street Exchanges. Grass Roots, Inc. holds strong convictions that the consuming public should be informed of the Sitting and humming and feeling G-O-O-D! discrepancy between these stores' policies and And knowing good things are coming my way this time for sure. practices, especially now just prior to the upcoming holidays. Smiling and grinning and bagging-the- CAT! For example, facts like the paltry amount of And knowing the Man can only hurt me if I let him advertising retailers let out to black and other - and I ain't gonna let him. minority agencies, the lack of placing Laughing and chuckling and thinking BLACK! advertisements in minority media outlets (radio, And hoping Black newspapers, magazines), and the almost total And loving Black absence of minority model images in this year's And being Black Christmas catalogs. These facts should be placed And knowing that whatever happens to me I'm my before all prospective holiday purchasers. own salvation. Grass Roots, Inc. suggestions to all thinking and concerned purchasers is to inquire about these four Elynor A. Williams matters before you buy: Free Lance Writer 4 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library All-American introduces the widest, most sensibly priced line of Afro combs, picks and brushes. It's a natural. What do you look for in the merchandise you Afro sell? Variety? All-American's ine is made up of fourteen proven fast mov- HAIR ing items for virtually every kind of Afro hair style. Packaging? Anything less than full-color just won't do the job. Each of our items is blister-packed in full-color And the packaging is beautifully designed for impulse sales. Displays? All-American's pegboard and counter displays efficiently sel ike an extra salesman. And you don't have to pay them a salary Profits? They're very big despite the fact that each Afro item is realis- tically pre-priced for your customers. 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December 12-17 New York Coliseum GrAstS71 A NEW KIND OF CONFERENCE - TO bring minority businessmen in contact with major purchasers, and initiate ongoing buyer-seller relationships. A NEW KIND OF DELIVERY - BY morning sessions and afternoon workshops on subjects of interest to minority businessmen like: government procurement policies and practices, proposal writing, and SBA 8(a) contracts. ALSO A HOLIDAY SHOPPER'S SPECIAL unusual gift selections in exhibition booths and flea market area of minority produced and manufactured items. Booth hours, 10:00 A.M. - 10.00 P.M. General Admission, $1.00 adults and 50¢ for children under 12 Participant Admission, $25.00 Registration, $10.00 daily for workshops. For further information contact GRASS ROOTS, INC., 24 West 45th Street, New York, N Y (212) 697-2164. URBAN GRAPHICS SALES AGENCY FOR PRINTING AND LITHOGRAPHY PRODUCERS OF SALES PROMOTION MATERIAL, DISPLAYS, FOLDING CARTONS, LABELS, HOUSE ORGANS, ETC. PRESSES TO PRINT UP TO 43" X 60" IN 5 COLORS Ask for Jack Champion (212) EM1-7979 6 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library ISSUES OF CONCERN TO PUBLISHER'S COMMENTS PROGRESSIVE BUSINESSMEN The fact that SO many of the nation's corporate giants (manufacturers, retailers, financial Effective October 18, 1971, changes in Federal institutions, and the like) are receiving enormous procurement regulations increased opportunities sums of monies from consumers daily (including for minority businesses to receive subcontracts minority consumers), and at the same time from prime government contractors, according to obtaining plush federal, state, and local Robert L. Kunzig, an administrator of General government contracts from public funds is not Services Administration and chairman of the news. President's procurement task force for minority And it's not chance that much of these finances enterprises. These changes fully support the chief bypass economic development here at home, and executive's policy to give minority firms every find their way into such racist countries as possible chance to share in the government pro- Rhodesia and apartheid-plagued South Africa, in curement program. the form of investments for production plant In contracts exceeding $5,000, a "Utilization of operations. Minority Business Enterprise" clause requires Why should the private sector adhere to the contractors to use their best efforts to place most recent, and even earlier, Executive Orders subcontracts with minority firms. from the White House calling for joint and national For contracts exceeding $500,000, involving efforts by government, business, and industry to subcontracting opportunities, a "Minority Business assist and advise small businesses here at home, Enterprise Subcontracting Program" clause will be when a source of cheap labor and supplies abroad used to require the contractor to conduct a means a more secure and satisfied stockholder program which will enable minority firms to be Anyway, response to the civil and human cries fairly considered as subcontractors and suppliers. among America's disadvantaged lot can easily be Listed in the November 26, 1971 issue of satisifed through miscellaneous budgetary items Commerce Business Daily are U.S. Government labeled "donations," to annual civil rights fund procurement service needs for furnishing hot raising dinners, street academy projects, and fresh meals, laundering government owned apparel, air camps. mowing and janitorial services, construction of Better still, this response can be achieved child care centers, maintaining roofs, renovating internally, with the bonus of wide publicity bathrooms; and supplies like executive office coverage, when 'one of them' is elevated to head furniture, hospital linens, blankets, cookies, etc. positions in the urban affairs, special markets, A daily listing of U.S. Government procurement personnel, or equal opportunity department. invitations, subcontracting leads, contract awards, The notion of entering into any legitimate sales of surplus property and foreign business business of purchasing services and goods from opportunities appears in the publication Commerce minority vendors has always been and remains a Business Daily, available from the Superintendent mute corporate issue. It may lead to some degree of Documents, Government Printing Office, of economic development here at home. Washington, D.C., 20402. Annual subscription The notion of promoting minorities into top line rate, $25.00. or decision making positions too remains a mute A Business Opportunity Federal Procurement topic within the corporate structure. It may lead to Conference was held in Washington, D.C. from some 'radical' changes in company policy October 26-27 by the Defense Supply Association. One can only wonder who the federal watch The purpose of this was to help industrial and dogs are who still see fit to award public funds in scientific organizations develop capabilities in the the form of prime contracts and subcontracts to fields of Federal prime contracts, subcontracts, the nations corporate giants when they continue to domestic and international commerce and new ignore the numerous laws of the land, especially technology Purchasing specialists from many the Federal Compliancy Act and the federal Small federal agencies and large prime Defense Business Act. contractors were present to counsel businessmen Bringing forth issues like these with the hopes of on how to do business with the government and establishing dialogue through reader response is prime contractors. Were you invited? just one more mission of Grass Roots, Inc. 7 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library General Sessions Workshops Exhibition Booths Flea Market Rap/Make Contacts GRASS ROOTS TRADE CONFERENCE DECEMBER 12-17 NEW YORK COLISEUM Opening Session (Sunday) 10.00 A.M. Brunch, open to all participants. 12/12 Two short talks on "How major purchasing powers can better aid small businesses," and "How small businesses can better service large retail outlets." Awarding of the Grass Roots Stamp of Approval. Observation of goods and services on display by minority-owned businesses by purchasing representatives. General Sessions Workshops Exhibition Booths Flea Market Rap/Make Contacts Talk session between prospective buyers and sellers. Cocktail hour. Remainder of Week, Morning Sessions & Afternoon Workshops on: (Monday) Proposal Writing 12/13 (Tuesday) Federal Government's Procurement Policies and Practices 12/14 (Wednesday) Minority Businesses Relationships To 12/15 Economic Development Administration - EDA Office of Economic Opportunity - OEO Office of Minority Business Enterprises - OMBE General Sessions Workshops Exhibition Booths Flea Market Rap/Make Housing and Urban Development - HUD (Thursday) Participation in Government Supported Food Programs 12/16 Role of Small Business Administration (SBA) in 8(a) Contracts (Friday) Defense Contracts 12/17 Selling to the Defense Department Contacts Booth Hours, 10:00 A.M. - 10:00 P.M. General Admission, (adults) $1.00 Children under 12 years 50¢ For further information contact GRASS ROOTS, INC. (212) 697-2164 General Sessions Workshops Exhibition Booths Flea Market Rap/Make Contacts 8 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library , Grass Roots Helps GRASS ROOTS AIDS I ( Minority Ventures ( MINORITY SECTOR ( Vie for Contracts 7 Continued From Page 25 1 t By LEONARD SLOANE Grass Roots Exposition, Inc., ganization, hopes to serve as a C broker to match the contractors d which just completed its first year of operation, has de- and the black businesses. F veloped a new program for "We know that a minority C bringing together prime con- business cannot depend on Fed- V tractors and other major cor- eral contracts alone," Mr S porations with minority busi- Champion noted, "and that it nesses. has to become competitive in The program-called piggy- order to enter the marketplace.' b backing-is based on the idea In addition to its liaison role 1 that big business would lend between government agencies, c its personnel and provide tech- manufacturers and retailers and a nical assistance to black-owned black corporations, Grass Roots companies to help make them is also working to develop eco- viable and competitive. In ad- nomic stability in the minority ( dition, the concept calls for community. It has created the ( nonprofit Grass Roots Founda- ( proposing to the Federal Gov- ernment tax incentives to the tion, which gives scholarships major corporations that par- to students In such fields as 25 ticipate in this program. economics, retailing and mer- 1 "We're going to lobby for chandising. ( this in order to get incentives As one part of its efforts, similar to those offered by Grass Roots Exposition held a trade conference in the New 1 Puerto Rico," said Jackson R. Champion, chairman and presi- York Coliseum for six days in I December. Thirty-eight minority t dent of Grass Roots. "We can't businesses attended the confer- C ask the contractors to do this ence, where the piggyback idea r work for less than a profit." was first presented and discus- t Grass Roots a private or- sions with government and cor- E Continued on Page 30, Column 2 porate officials were held dur- BUSINESS/FINANCE ing a series of workshops. I "We took a beating on the r conference because the attend- 1 ance was light," Mr. Champion ( conceded yesterday. F The guiding force behind 2 Grass Roots is Mr. Champion, whose Champion Sales Agency is the major investor in the new organization. The Cham- pion agency is a manufactur- ers' representative handling such products as wigs, beauty aids and printed material. Another aspect of the Grass Roots operation is the award- ing of its Stamp of Approval to companies that upgrade minor- ity hiring practices, provide shelf space for products made by black companies and gen- erally cooperate with minority enterprises. The first such award, made during the trade conference, went to the F. W. Woolworth Company. 5 "I'm very optimistic," the SATURDAY, JANUARY 1, 1972 48-year-old Mr. Champion ob- served. Among the companies that have cooperated with Grass Roots so far are the J. C. Pen- ney Company, Hartfield-Zodys, Inc., the Columbia Broadcast- ing System and the Great At- lantic and Pacific Tea Com- st pany. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library December 14, 1972 Waterside Towers 704C 907 Sixth Street, SW Washington, D.C. 20024 The Honorable Ed Sexton Deputy Chairman National Republican Committee 301 Fisst Street, SE Washington, D.C. Dear Mr. Sexton: I am meeting with you today at the request of Senator Robert Dole, Chairman of the National Republican committee. The purpose -- to introduce you to the upcoming Grass Roots Exposition and to point out how this event can serve to develop anlarge and strong cadre of Grass Roots black Republicans. I'm sure you'll agree that such a group is needed to interest blacks and other minorities in the Republican party. This Exposition next May 4-8 has as its prime objective to further explain and implement Executive Order 11625. A secondary objective is to take the message of the Republican Party to thousands of minority Americans at the Grass Roots level. I see the latter as a unique oppor- tunity for the new black appointee to the Executive Committee of the National Republican Party to make contact with many potential Republican workers and voters. I trust that we can get the Administration's and the Republican Party's support of this May event. Sincerely, John Jackson Chairman R. R. and Champion Chargen President GRASS ROOTS EXPOSITION Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library end 32U0H BTIHW МООЯ JIAM October 12, 1972 8830 Piney Branch Road Silver Spring, Maryland HK-1 Mr. Richard M. Nixon President THE WHITE HOUSE Washington, D. C. Dear Mr. President: This is in reference to your response to my earlier letter, through your Assistant Director of Communications Mr. Stanley Scott. I plan to meet with Mr. Scott on Monday, October 16th to discuss the enclosed proposal. Last October you awarded me a Certificate of Appreciation for my support of your national and foreign policies. Now I want to lend you my support in the manner described herein. From all indications you will win the November elections by a landslide. In addition you'll carry Republican mayors, governors, representatives and senators with you. A look at the history of the Republican party shows that it origi- nated as a result of the slavery question. In the eyes of black America Abraham Lincoln was the greatest Republican President. I am convinced that if the masses of blacks had more knowledge of the many accomplishments you have made for the betterment of blacks and other minorities you too would be placed on such a pedestal. To achieve this you need more public relations directed to the black communities of this nation. Even at this stage of the campaign, such a move would greatly increase the number of black voters in your camp. In my September 1st letter to you I indicated the dire need for massive efforts to improve communications among the black voting population on the national level through the publication GRASS ROOTS NEWS. In the direction that you are currently going, it is my opinion that you will go down in history as the President that put blacks into the mainstream of economic development in this ountry. I am also strongly convinced that under your Admin- istration blacks can and will go back to the Republican party. Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library President Richard M. Nixon page 2 October 12, 1972 Before closing let me say that I am a member of a D.C. committee which is honoring the Republican party on Saturday, October 21st. Mayor Edward Bevins of Inkster, Michigan; Mr. Paul Jones of theCommittee for the Re- Election of the President; and Mr. Willie Leftwich, Chairman of the D.C. Committee for the Re-Election of the President will be honored at this October 21st event. We hope you can honor the invitation you will receive will NOTED be to in the mails Your presence at this affair would certainly enhance your position among blacks everywhere. This would be an ideal opportunity for a campaign to be launched to 3 Part m. Rawer bring about the hopes and dreams of many for your becoming the first President in history to turn the black vote back to the Republican Party. I appreciate this opportunity to send you the enclosed proposal which I will discuss with Mr. Stan Scott next Monday. Respectfully yours, Jackson Jackson Chairman R. and R Champion President Champion GRASS ROOTS, INC. enclosures Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library GRASS ROOTS PROPOSAL: For Improved Communications among Black Republicans. objectives Primary objective is to built a strong Black Republican Party on all levels, in order to elect more Republican mayors, governors, senators, and representatives through out the country. Secondary objective is to built a strong economic development base in Black communities. plan The distribution of Grass Roots News among Black Americans a regular basic. This publican is aimed at informing the Black voters of achievements of the Nixon Administration. By sending each Black delegate and alternate of the Republican National Covention, one hundred copies of this newsletter, one would be able to reach at least 17,500 people. Out of this number one should reach another 1,000 interested persons, now if one hundred copies of Grass Roots News were sent out to this thousand, that would add up to 100,000. Certainly 10,000 of these recipients would be interested. A hundred copies would be send to them in order that they could reach one million Black voters. This all can be brought about in less than four weeks. role of GRN The publican Grass Roots News would serve as the liaison piece between the administration and the National Republican Committee, and the Committee for the ReElection of the President, and the Black communities, in building a strong Black Republican Grass Roots Organization. This newsletter would also seve as a communication organ with Blacks throughout the country. Blacks who are interested in economic development. Acting as a broker it would put Blacks in contact with government, manufacturers, and retail chain outlets. In this way blacks could obtain contracts and grants from the federal government. The publican would serve manufacturers and retailers in bringing about the economic development programs of President Nixon for Blacks. financing Production, mailing and distribution cost of Grass Roots News would look like this for one month; Cost of 20,000 $600. Postage 800. Handling 200. $1,600 Cost of one million $30,000 Postage 40,000 Handling 10,000 $80,000 Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library 2. GRASS ROOTS PROPOSAL: Editor and Staff Draw $1,500 essa етей Misellaneous expense 1,000 5/d/d If this could be financed for a year. It is my belief that through subscriptions and advertisements Grass Roots News would be able to support itself. end Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library RESUME Jackson R. Champion Chairman and President GRASS ROOTS EXPOSITION, INC. Waterside Towers #704C 907 Sixth Street, S.W. Washington, D.C. 20024 (202) 488-8787 education public school system New Rochelle, New York Howard University Washington, D.C. Pohs Institute of Insurance New York, New York employment (always self employed) Owner, Champion Sales Agency Owner, Champion's Public Relations Chairman and President Grass Roots Exposition, Inc. sales clients Woolworth, General Foods, J.C. Pennys, Macy's, Gimbels; and beauty supply houses throughout the country military service United States Army 1942 through 1947 Disabled Veteran publications Editor/Publisher, Grass Roots News frequent contributor to Black Business Digest, The New York Times, plus daily and weekly black press papers Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library RESUME Jackson R. Champion page 2 honors 1972 Citation from National Council of Afro-American Republicans 1971 Certificate of Appreciation from President Richard M. Nixon personals (by former widowed marriage) 3 children and 1 grandson (presently married to) Dr. Lenora Moragne, Head Nutrition Education and Training Food and Nutrition Service, USDA Washington, D.C. 49 years of age excellent health lifelong Republican Reproduced at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library

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