"Urban League president Vernon Jordan discusses Nixon's veto of extension of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964"

In a press conference setting, Urban League president Vernon Jordan discusses President Richard Nixon's veto of the extension of the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964, which included an amendment to provide childcare benefits for the working class. Jordan states that Nixon's veto is detrimental to the lives of Black people, the economically-disadvantaged, and working mothers. Jordan also discusses the prejudiced viewpoints of white America regarding continuing challenges faced by African Americans due to inequality and institutional racism.

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