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Mays becomes President of Morehouse College
Benjamin Mays accomplished much in his life. He was a minister, educator, scholar, social activist, and president of the famous Morehouse College in Atlanta. Mays was a well spoken civil rights activist and a role model for many including Martin Luther King Jr. This link helps one learn about Banjamin's life in more detail. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_9V6Yv8DY14 -
3 Governor's Controversy/End of White Primary
In 1946, the courts ruled that the Democratic white primary
in Georgia was an unconstitutional violation of the 14th
Amendment (the “equal protection” clause), forcing Georgia to allow African Americans to vote in their primary. During this same year, Georgia's governor was argued in a large polotical mess known as the Three Governor's Controversy. In the link below, one can hear how Herman Talmage remembers the event.
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Herman Talmadge Becomes Governor
Herman Talmadge was a controversial democrat, governor, and Senate member. He became governor after his father, Eugene Talmadge's death in a race against Melvin Thompson.As governor, he improved the public school system, spread industry, and leave his segregated views. To learn more about Herman, visit the link below. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/government-politics/herman-talmadge-1913-2002 -
Brown v. Board of Edu. Court Decision Released
The Brown v. Board of Education case was a controversial decison starting when a father wanted his African American daughter to be able to attend a non-colored school. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court and the decision disreguarded the original thought of 'seperate but equal' put in place years ago. Here is a link with the case's journey. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vQrrC0Jb7nI -
1956 Flag Change
In 1955 tthe Democratic Party leader John Sammons Bell began a campaign to swich out the square Confederate battle flag for the red and white bars on Georgia's state flag in celebration of Confederate History. The legislative session in 1956 did not have time to hear about the flag, but the new design was quickly put through the General Assembley with no public hearings and attracted little attention in the press.In 2001, the flag was changed because many disapproved. -
SSNC Begins
The SSNC stands for Student Nonviolent Coordinating Commitee. This group began when a group of college students were denied service because of their race sparking a wave of sit-ins, protests, and acts of civil disobedience across the South. Soon after, the SSNC was formed in hopes of gaining voting rights for African Americans. An interesting and informational slideshow is posted in the link below. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C6L1Hyoh3rY -
Holmes and Hunter are ordered admission into UGA
On this date, Judge Bootle ordered the admission of Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter into UGA which sparked many riots in opposition of the decision. This link contains interesting videos and interviews from the event and also other cases of University Desegregation issues. http://dp.la/exhibitions/exhibits/show/activism/education-activism/university-desegregation -
Sibley Commision-Bill Officially Desegregationg Atlanta Schools Passed
The Sibley Commision was Georgia's General Assembley Commitee on Schools and is responsible for various tactics, good and bad. Here is an article explaining their role in Georgia at the time. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/education/sibley-commission -
Albany Movement Begins
The Albany Movement was an incredibly large mass movement trying to desegregate an entire community. It resulted in the jailing of more than 1,000 African Americans in Albany and counties near Albany. Martin Luther King Jr. was attracted to and took part in the movement. The link pasted below will help one fully understand The Albany Movement. http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/history-archaeology/albany-movement -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
On this date, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Document outlawing discrimination on race, sex, color, religion, or national origon.The act also ended unequal application of voter registration requirements and racial segregation in schools, at the workplace and public accomidations. -
March on Washington
The March on Washington was one of the largest protests in the entire country when a quarter million Americans of varying backgrounds joined together to advocate jobs, freedom, and civil rights. Watch the video below to learn more on the catastrophic event. http://www.history.com/topics/black-history/civil-rights-movement/videos/martin-luther-king-jr-leads-the-march-on-washington -
Lester Maddox Brought into Office
Lester was born in Georgia through a middle class family and never finished high school. After becoming an entrepreneur and opening his own resturants, Lester ran for many polotical races and lost much of them until Maddox defeated Bo Callaway in 1966 and bacame governor. His time as governor brought his racist views, popularity, change, and controversy. To learn more, here is a link.
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MLK Assasination
Martlin Luther King, Jr. was an influential civil rights activist during this time period. He is famous for his approach to change known as passive resistance. King is responsible for many rallies, protests, speeches, etc. He has been jailed hundreds of times because he 'had a dream'.The link below conatains a video and article over his tough life. http://www.biography.com/people/martin-luther-king-jr-9365086#synopsis&awesm=~oAU901pKcH0m0V -
Andrew Young becomes Member of House of Representatives
After Young recieved his education, Young worked along side Martin Luther King in the Southern Christain Leadership Confrence, but he left to run for Congress in 1970. He was then seated in the House of Representatives two years later. Young also became the U.S Ambassador in the United Nations during Jimmy Carter's Presidency. Use this link to help you learn more!
http://www.biography.com/people/andrew-young-jr-9539326#awesm=~oBsJAoWjTZPFDO -
Maynard Jackson Serves First Term
Maynard Jackson was the first African American to serve as governor in a major southern city. After he recieved his education, Jackson worked in office to improve race relations, build a new terminal at Hartsfield Jackson Airport, transform the police department, and much more. After his first two consecutive term, he encouraged Andrew Young to run for mayor and stayed active in his term. In 1990, Jackson served his third term as mayor. Sadly he died in June of 2003 but Maynard left his mark.
