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Benjamin Mays
Benjamin Mays was the President of Morehouse College and MLK's mentor.
Here are some neat facts about Benjamin Mays:
http://blackartblog.blackartdepot.com/african-american-history/civil-rights-movement/facts-about-dr-benjamin-mays.html -
1946 Governors Race/ End of White Primary
In 1946, there was a political mess in which the Governor of Georgia was unknown for a period of time. In the same year, White Primary in Georgia was ruled by the courts as a violation of the 14th Amendment and was declared unlawful.
Here is a useful article about the three governors controversy:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/three-governors-controversy -
Herman Talmadge
Herman Talmadge was elected Governor in November of 1948.
Here is a useful artcle if you're interested in learning more about Herman Talmadge:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/herman-talmadge-1913-2002 -
Brown vs Board of Education
In May of 1954, the Supreme Court ruled that seperate but equal was unconstitutional.
If you want to learn more about the Brown vs Board of Education case, here is a useful link:
http://www.uscourts.gov/educational-resources/get-involved/federal-court-activities/brown-board-education-re-enactment/history.aspx -
1956 State Flag
In 1955, John Sammons Bell campaigned the introduction of a new flag.
Here is a wonderful article to expand your learning on this topic:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/state-flags-georgia -
SNCC
The SNCC, (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) was a group of college students who created this group because on February 1st 1960, they were not allowed service because of their race.
Here is a very resourceful video about the SNCC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6L1Hyoh3rY
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/student-nonviolent-coordinating-committee-sncc -
Beginning of Albany Movement
The Albany Movement was a large group of people who wanted segregation banned. MLK had a huge part in this.
If you want to know more about the Albany Movement, here is a resourceful link:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/albany-movement -
Lester Maddox
Lester Maddox was elected into office in January of 1967.
Here is a very helpful article about Lester Maddox:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/lester-maddox-1915-2003 -
Martin Luther King Jr.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated in April of 1968.
Here is a helpful video to enhance your learning of Martin Luther King Jr.:
http://watchmojo.com/video/id/9101/ -
Andrew Young
Andrew Young was elected as Georgia's Mayor in October of 1981.
This is a very useful article about Andrew Young:
http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/andrew-young-b-1932
