</s>104-10453-10170 2018 RELEASE UNDER THE PRESIDENT JOHN F. KENNEDY ASSASSINATION RECORDS ACT OF 1992 7 BI. Dopinat 7 BI

Summary:  
The documents detail FBI reports on Martin Luther King Jr.'s (MLK) security measures, potential conspiracies involving James Earl Ray, and planning for demonstrations in Washington, D.C., during 1965–1968. A 1973 FBI report identifies James Earl Ray as a suspect in MLK’s assassination, noting his alleged ties to fugitives and violent acts. The documents reference security assessments of MLK, including associations with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), National Coalition Against War, Racism, and Repression (NCAWRR), and Communist Party members. Planning for demonstrations in April–May 1968 is outlined, including hunger marches, religious commemorations, and nonviolent protests linked to MLK’s legacy. A separate document outlines May 1967 planning for Washington, D.C., demonstrations sponsored by NCAWRRD (likely a variant of NCAWRR), with key figures such as Ron Young, Sidney Peck, and Rehnie Davis. The National Coalition Against War, Racism, and Repression was renamed "People's Coalition for Peace and Justice" in 1967, with subsequent meetings scheduled for February 27–28, 1967. Classified routing instructions reference these demonstrations and their sponsors.  

Key People:  
- Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK)  
- James Earl Ray (suspected assassin of MLK)  
- Rennie Davis (leader of NCAWRR)  
- David Dellinger (activist associated with NCAWRR and Communist Party)  
- Ralph Abernathy (SCLC leader)  
- Caesar Chavez (United Farm Workers Union leader)  
- Robert F. Kennedy (assassinated senator, referenced in context of Ray’s alleged activities)  
- Ron Young (ant-war movement figure)  
- Sidney Peck  
- Bradford Little (Committee for Nonviolent Action)  
- Richard FernandeZ (Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam leader)  
- SLC representative  
- National Welfare Rights Organization representative  

Key Locations:  
- Washington, D.C. (center for demonstrations, security concerns, and meetings)  
- Atlanta, Georgia (MLK’s residence and activity location)  
- Detroit, Michigan (NCAWRR planning meetings)  
- Chicago, Illinois (mentioned in reports on U.S. interventions)  
- New York City (linked to Communist Party activities)  

Key Events:  
- Planning for demonstrations in Washington, D.C., April–May 1968, including hunger marches, religious commemorations, and nonviolent protests linked to MLK’s legacy.  
- FBI investigation into James Earl Ray’s alleged involvement in MLK’s assassination and connections to fugitives.  
- NCAWRRD’s coordination with the National Student Association (NSA) for peace treaty discussions and demonstrations.  
- Security assessments of MLK, including his association with Communist Party members and anti-war groups.  
- Renaming of National Coalition Against War, Racism, and Repression to "People's Coalition for Peace and Justice" in 1967.  
- Scheduled Continuations Committee meeting for February 27–28, 1967, in Washington, D.C.  

Key Organizations:  
- Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC)  
- National Coalition Against War, Racism, and Repression (NCAWRR/NCAWRRD)  
- Communist Party USA  
- National Student Association (NSA)  
- Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI)  
- United Farm Workers Union  
- Clergy and Laymen Concerned About Vietnam  
- Committee for Nonviolent Action  
- People's Coalition for Peace and Justice  
- National Welfare Rights Organization

MLK Declassified Files

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