Cannon v. Towner

Plaintiff is the president of an unincorporated association existing to promote the welfare and develop the cultural life of the Negro in the community with special emphasis upon the contribution made by the Negro. As part of its objects, it brings world-renowned Negro artists to Albany for the purpose of showing the Negro’s contribution to the culture of America and for the purpose of contributing to the community life of Albany. It is named after the world famous Negro scientist, George Washington Carver.

■ The defendants compose the Board of Education of the City of Albany and accordingly…