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Benjamin Mays: Morehouse College
Benjamin Elijah Mays was an African American minister,teacher, social activist and the president of Morehouse College in Atlanta, Ga. He mentored Martin Luther King Jr, teaching him the importance of Black Civil Rights. His impact of Georgia consisted of his presidency at Morehouse College. Morehouse College, located in Georgia, was a college for young African American's seeking a education. He also preached at many sit-ins such as the March on Washington. -
The Beggining of a new era : Civil Rights Movement in Georgia
This timeline will evaluate how Georgia evolved through this era of Civil Rights and Segregation. -
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Changes throughout Georgia in Civil Rigts
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Three Governor
In 1946 Gerogia was in need of a new Governor. Because the republicans did not have a candidate, democrat Eugene Talmadge won the election. But to unexpected health issues, Eugene passed away, but his supporters already expected this. Secretly they had taken votes from rural areas for Herman Talmadge as their second gubernatorial choice. However, the other candidate was Lieutanant Governor Melvin Thomson. Also, post Governon Arnoll would not vacate his seat in the office. Melvin won in the end. -
The End of White Primary!
After Thompon won the three govenor race, white primary was ended. Before this ended, only whites could vote in the Democratic Primary, but was soon abolished. The effect of this resulted in Blacks having a fair right in voting. -
Herman Talmadge
After Thompson won the 3 govenor contriversy, Talmadge didnt stop there, he instead built up his campagin over a few years and then held a special election in 1948. In 1950, Talmadge ended up winning and became govenor. His impact led to more racial segregation in Georgia. Herman also improved education for whites, soil conservation programs, county health departments, and the state prison system. -
Brown v. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education Video In 1954, US Supreme Court said schools that were segregated was not constitutional.Georgia General assembly was very opposed to this concept and threatened any Georgia Schools that became desegregated by teling them they wold not fund thier school anymore. The court then made schools become desegregated whether they would have wante dto or not. -
1956 state flag
n 1956, Georgia developed a new flag which resulted in a decline in economy as well as offending many blacks because the flag represented the confederates from the civil war, the time period in which blacks were slaves. Economically, tourists were offended as well and didnt come to Georgia. Finally Georgia changed the flag. -
The Sibley Commision
In 1960, Georgia Assembly called 14 people and organized a commitee so they could decide ongoing contriversys about segregation. This commision was led by John Sibley. The impact of this commision on Georgia was taht they recommened schools that didnt want to be integrated to open private schools -
Student Non-Violent Coordinating Commitee
SNCC legacy The SNCC was a Civil Rights organization that put efforts into helping African americans achieve rights while containing a peaceful manner. The group consisted of mostly students in highschool or college. There impact on Georgia consisted of succesful sit-ins and gaining General Assembly seats for African americans in Georgia. -
Hamilton Homes and Charlayne Hunter to UGA
Disputes about IntegrationOn January 6, 1961, UGA allowed to balck students to join the school. Many people fought against this and some even wanted to close down the school then to integrate the schools, but that is not how it happned. When both Holmes and Hunter applied, they were declined by their race, furious they took the case to court and won. Although not treated well by peers, both grew up to be succesul people. This led to the offical integration of Georgia. -
March on Washington
Martin Luther King Speech Martin Luther King Jr was a minister, activist, and a leader in the Civil Rights Movement. He won the Nobel Peace Prize to his achievements and his powerful words of wisdom like the one at the March on Washington. At this protest he delivered his famous, "I Have A Dream" speech. This impact led more and more people to fight for African American Rights, and changed any peoples perspective in Georgia as well. -
Civil Rights Act
After the impact from the March on Washington, US congress passed this act. This bill was signed into a law by President Lydon B. Johnson. The Civil Rights Act of 1964: It was no longer allowed to discriminate when hiring or promoting based on sex or race.
The Voting Rights act: Anyone of any race can vote as long as they are citizen, and they shall not face discrimination. -
Lester Maddox
Lester Maddox, a previous segregationist, was appointed to govenor by Democratic legislature and won against Arnall. Although a past segregationist, Maddox appointed many African Americans to government positions. He also increased teacher salarys and increased education. -
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Maynard Jackson: Mayor of Atlanta
Maynard Jackson was called the "ultimate mayor" by many and helped GA grow tremendously; he was also the youngest and first African American mayor. Some of his major achievements were: he further helped develop and expand MARTA and the Hartsfield international airport. He made changes to the fire and police departments, and city government. He established a Bureau of cultural affairs, and other art related projects. Finally, he also secured Atlanta as the host for the 1996 Olympic games. -
Andrew Young
Andrew Young was part of the Civil Rights Movement along with Martin Luther King jr. He organized many citizenship schools and taught non-violent ways to attain rights. In Atlanta, Young worked to help Georgia economically develop.
