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Martin Luther King Jr.
Martin Luther King Jr. was a minister and a civil rights activist that played a major role in the civil rights movement in the mid 1950's. He was the driving force for many protests and marches and was eventually awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. He was assassinated in 1968, but his legacy continued on. -
Andrew Young born
Andrew Young was a major civil rights leader. He was a trusted advisor to Martin Luther King Jr. He was also one of the first african americans to serve in Congress since reconstruction. He was elected twice to the seat. He also served as the mayor of Atlanta for two terms. -
Benjamin Mays becomes President of Morehouse College
Benjamin Mays, a significant mentor to Martin Luther King Jr. , was one of the most outspoken critics against segregation before the Civil Rights Movement. He was a leader for many anti-racism pro-civil rights groups, and was the president of Morehouse College, where he emphasized two main points-- dignity of human beings and anti-democratic ideals with American social practices. -
Herman Talmadge is Elected
Herman Talmadge's election is the result of "The Three Governor's Contreversy". Eugene Talmadge dies before he is sworn into office, so Arnall, who was the outgoing governer refused to leave. However,Thompson, the Lietenant governor also refused to leave, and Herman Talmadge was secretly voted for during the election. This led to a special election, which Herman Talmadge won. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown V. Board of Education DocumentThis supreme court ruling made segregation in all public schools illegal and unconstitutional. This was a major victory for civil rights activists and was a catalyst for future integration. -
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Civil Rights Movement
Period of time where nonviolent protests and civil disobedience for equal civil rights caused political disturbance. -
1956 State Flag
In 1956, in response to the ruling of Brown V. Board of Education, Georgia legislators changed the state flag to intimidate the african americans. -
Founding of SNCC
The SNCC(Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee) was an organization that organized many student anti-racial protests. They were responsible for many sit-ins, freedom rides, and the 1963 march to Washington. -
Sibley Commission
The Sibley Comission made it so that every public school would choose either to desegregate or shut down. This began the end of a massive resistance towards desegregation. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter
University Desegregation Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter, 2 black students, are allowed to go to UGA. Even though many people would rather shut the school down before integrating, they allowed it anyways. -
Albany Movement
The Albany Movementwas the first major civil rights movement that attempted to desegregate an entire community. Encouraged by the SNCC, Matrin Luther King Jr. eventually came to help gain momentum. Ultimately, Albany was a failure, but it taught lessons that would lead to success in Birmingham. -
March on Washington
www.youtube.com/watch?v=3vDWWy4CMhE 250,000 Americans gathered in Washington, D.C. to fight for civil rights and equality. Martin Luther King J.R. gives his "I Have a Dream" speech here. -
1964 Governor's Race
Th 1964's governor's race resulted in the three governor's contreversy and the end of white primary. White primary consists of rules that prevent african americans from voting. African americans now had the power to vote for governor. -
Civil Rights Act
Transcript of Civil Rights ActThe Civil Rights Act illegalized discrimination based on race, sex, religion, or national origin. It ended racial segregation in schools and other public places. -
Lester Maddox
Lester Maddox was a democrat who was strongly for segregation. He once ran a restaurant, and when told he had to allow blacks to eat, he refused and shut down his restaurant. However, when he became governor, Maddox surprised everyone by being friendlier to African Americans. He appointed more African Americans to state offices than any other governer before him. -
Maynard Jackson Elected Mayor
Maynard Jackson, the first African American mayor of Atlanta, served a total of 3 terms. His crowning achievement was building the terminal at Hartsfield-Jackson airport, earning the "Jackson' part, but he also made changes to the fire and police departments, and city government. He represented Atlanta at the 1996 Olympic Games
