Ken Morgan: 'April 20 is vital to Black people'
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SOCIALIST ACTION • APRIL 1985 6 The following is an interview with Ken Morgan, a leader of the Baltimore chapter of the National Black Independent Political Party (NBIPP). Morgan is one of a number of NBIPP activists who seek to preserve and implement the original NBIPP charter, which establishes it as an organization politically independent of the Democratic and Republican parties. He is currently involved in building the April Actions for Peace, Jobs and Justice. The interview was conducted by Alan Benjamin.
Socialist Action: Could you tell us something about your background?
Ken Morgan: I participated in my first civil rights demonstration at Temple University in 1963. It was a protest against the murder of Blacks in the South. Since that time I have been involved in community activism. As I gained more experience and knowledge about what was needed to change the world, I became involved in issues that affect Black people nationally and internationally.
S.A.: What is your involvement NBIPP and what is the current state the party?
Morgan: I have been involved in NBIPP since its inception five years ago. I've tried to build the party because of what it stands for in terms of Black political action. Independent political