PV 19 DAY – April 9, 1992

This program outlines the structure of “P.V. 19 Day,” a campus-organized event responding to the indictments of Prairie View A&M University students for alleged illegal voting. The program reflects both ceremony and protest, opening with remarks by Dr. Mack Jones and the singing of the “Negro National Anthem,” grounding the event in Black political and cultural tradition. Speakers, including Frank Jackson and local officials, addressed the history and stakes of student voting in Waller County. Testimonies from the P.V. 19 and supporters emphasized lived experiences of voter suppression. The event culminated in a planned March for Voting Rights, transforming the program from a formal gathering into direct political action demanding recognition, access, and accountability.