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Atlanta Braves
They used to be called the "Boston Bees," they moved to Atlanta in 1966. There official color is Navy blue. -
William B. Hartsfield
MR. Hartsfield was a american politician and served the 49th and 51st mayor of Atlanta GA. "The city to busy to hate" was the responsibility for Mr. Hartsfeild. -
Benjamin Mays
He was an American baptist minister and a civil rights leader. He was also the 6th president of Morehouse Collage. -
1946 Governor's Race
It was the time period that African Americans could vote for governor. Eugene Talmadge was the elected governor at this time. -
Herman Talmadge
He served as the 70th governor of GA. He became active in "Democratic Party Politics," after the war. -
Brown v. broad of education
It was a class action suit witch was filed against the Boad of education in Topeka, Kansas. It also ended racial segregation in schools. -
The Albany Movement
It was supposed to desegregate the city. It was deemed because of falling due to unseccessful desegregation space. -
Ivan Allen Jr.
He took over the " Ivan Allen Company" when his father passed away. He was supportive, although he ordered for the people to remove all the segregation signs. -
1964 Civil Rights Act
The Civil Rights act was forbid. It was signed into a law by President Lyndon Johnson. -
Atlanta Falcons
They are a professional American football team. They played there first game on August 1st, 1966. -
Atlanta Hawks
They are a professional football team, and they are located in Atlanta GA. They were originally called the "Buffalo Bissons." -
March on Washington
It was the March for freedom and Jobs. It was when Mr. Knig gave his "I Have a Dream" speech. -
Lester Maddox
He served as the 75th governor of Georgia. He refused to serve black customers in Atlanta restauranta. -
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Jimmy Carter in Georgia
He served as the 39th President of the U.S. He was also the 76tyh Governor of Georgia. -
Andrew Young
He began his career as a pastor. He was also a early leader in the Civil Rights movement. -
Maynard Jackson Eleced mayor
He was the second longest serving mayor in Atlanta. Made a airpot and it was named after him. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
Both men were the first two African American students admitted to the University. When they had originally tried to get in they were not able to because of " limited space." -
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1996 Georgia Olympic Games
Mahammad Ali was the person who lit the Olympic torch. The Olympic Games where held in Atlanta Georgia.
