The National Black Political Convention, or the Gary Convention, was held on March 10–12, 1972 in Gary, Indiana. The convention gathered around ten thousand African-Americans to discuss and advocate for black communities that undergo significant economic and social crisis.
In March 1972, approximately ten thousand African-Americans gathered in Gary, Indiana for the National Black Political Convention or the Gary Convention. This event provided a platform for discussing and advocating for the welfare of black communities struggling with significant economic and social challenges.