African-American auditorium dedicated in Jackson, Mississippi

The video covers the grand opening of the College Park Auditorium in Jackson, Mississippi, highlighting its status as the only municipally owned and operated Negro auditorium in the U.S. The event features speeches from local dignitaries, including Mayor Alan C. Thompson and Dr. W. B. Selaw, and concludes with the handover of keys to the new manager, Johnny Jones. The auditorium is part of a civic center aimed at enhancing the cultural and recreational life of Jackson's Negro citizens.

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