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Benjamin Mays
He taught Martin Luther King Jr. at Morehouse College. He wrote a book about the Civil Rights Movement, called "Seeking to Be a Christian in Race Relations". It was published in 1957. He fundraised for Morehouse College and was active in social and political organizations. -
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Three Governors Controversy
This was the controversy between Herman Talmadge, Melvin Thompson, and Ellis Arnall. Herman Talmage was the son of Eugene Talmage and was appointed by the General Assembly. Melvin Thompson was the Lieutenant Governor. Ellis Arnall refused to leave office. Thompson was the rightful governor. -
Herman Talmadge elected
The son of Eugene Talmage. He was elected by the Gneral Assembly after his father's death. Although he supported the timber industry, he was a segregationist who was against integration. He then served four years in the Senate. -
Brown v Board of Education
On this day, the Supreme Court declared that segregation in schools violated the 14th amendment. It started when the father of a girl who lived far away from her all-black school wanted to make her go to a whites-only school. This court case overturned the Plessy v Ferguson case. -
The Georgia Flag
Georgia's General Assembly added the Confederate Battle flag to the state flag in 1956 in response to the Brown v. Board of Education decisions. -
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SNCC
(Pronounced "Snick")
Created by the students from the Sit-in Movement and Ella Baker, secretary of the SCLC. They played an important role in the freedom rides and the March on Washington. Atlanta was the center for SNCC activity. -
Sibley Commission
Governor Ernest Vandiver Jr had to decide between closing all public schools or desegregate them. He wanted to keep the schools segregated. Schools were finally integrated a year later in January. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
They were the first African American students admitted to UGA. They tried to apply for two years and finally got accepted in 1961. In September of 196, they filed a civil suit against Walter Danner for not accepting them to college. -
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Albany Movement
It was the first mass movement in the Civil Rights Movement. Over 1,000 African Americans were arrested while fighting for desegregation in this era. It began when SNCC workers came to Albany to conduct a voter registration drive. Martin Luther King Jr. played an importanr role in this movement. -
March on Washington
Over 200,000 civil rights demonstrators gathered to protest for jobs and freedom. Martin Luther King Jr. gave his "I Have a Dream" speech at the Lincoln Memorial during the event. He spoke about putting an end to racism. -
The Civil Rights Act
This act made segregation in schools, public places like theaters, restaurants, and parks, illegal. It also banned discrimination in voting. to Martin Luther King Jr., it was "like a second emancipation". It was revised in the later years to stop discrimination on disabled people and to stop literacy tests. -
Lester Maddox elected as governor
He was the governor of Georgia. He improved prison conditions, appointed African Americans to government positions, and funded for the University System of Georgia. He was liked by many Georgians, including many African Americans. -
Assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a pastor, activist, humanitarian, and leader in the African-American Civil Rights Movement. He has recieved a Nobel Peace Prize for his work. He gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech at the March on Washington, representing the SCLC. He wasmurdered by Jesse Jackson in a hotel room. -
Maynard Jackson becomes Mayor of Atlanta
He was the first African American mayor of Atlanta. He improved race relations and helped arrange the building of the Hartsfield Airport (renamed "Hartsfield-Jackson" in his honor) He also fought against the construction of freeways through intown neighborhoods. He served three terms. -
Andre Young becomes the mayor of Atlanta
He is a politician, diplomat, activist and pastor. He helped keep the Civil Rights Movement peaceful. He was appointed by Jimmy Carter to sever as a US Ambassador in the UN. Afterwards, he was elected as mayor after being urged to do so and he continued Maynard Jackson's programs. He was reelected in 1985.
