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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 -
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 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 -
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 -
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 -
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 -
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 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 -
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.:
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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
