Southern Christian Leadership Conference Plans Poor People's Campaign

Clay said his aims include returning the SCLC to its Christian roots and recommitting the organization to King's ideals. He also plans to rebuild chapters and establish new ones, and said that the SCLC is still as relevant as ever, but must get back to its original mission.

"We can never afford to degenerate to a political or civic organization," he said. "The SCLC has the moral track record to bring forth reconciliation. The nation is ready for the SCLC to be restored to its stalwart role. The issues are there."