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Important Leaders
Benjamin Mays was an African American minister, educator and social activist. Before the civil rights movement, he was one of the most outspoken critics of segregation.
Maynard Jackson was the first African American mayor of Atlanta. He served 3 terms.
Lester Maddox was a big believer in segregation, but ended up appointing many African Americans to gov't postions and supported many African American causes. -
1946 Governor's Race/End of the White Primary
Herman Talmadge commenting on Three Governors Controversy
When Eugene Talmadge died in 1947, he had already been elected governor, but died before his inauguration. Eugene's followers secretly wrote in his son's name, Herman Talmadge, as a candidate, so that he could be chosen to be governor. Melvin Thompson believed that he should become governor, as he was elected Lieutenant Governor. Eventually Talmadge became the governor in 1948. -
Brown vs. Board of Education
Brown vs. Board of Education Ruling
The trial was held and the Supreme Court declared state laws establishing separate public schools for black and white students unconstitutional. -
1956 State Flag
This flag was used from 1956 to 2001. It featured a Confederate Battle Flag. Some found this offensive due to its previous use by the Confederacy and several other white supremacy groups. -
SNCC
The SNCC's LegacyThe Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee was an organization involved in the civil rights movement. The SNCC was mainly involved in sit-ins and freedom rides to support their leaders and publicize their activities. -
Sibley Comission
The Sibley Comission helped to desegregate schools. It was decided that every public school would desegregate or shut down. This began the end of a massive resistance towards desegregation. -
Hamilton Holmes and Charlayne Hunter to UGA
Students dicussing integration at UGA after the admission of Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes
These two African Americans helped to desegregate schools. They were the first two African Americans to go to UGA in 1961. -
Albany Movement
The Albany Movement was a desegregation coalition that was formed in Albany, Georgia in 1961. The Albany Movement attracted the attention of many citizens nationwide, but it still failed to reach its goal, due to opposition. -
March on Washington
March on Washington Video Thousands of Americans gathered in Washingto DC for the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom. It called for civil and economic rights for African Americans. Here, Martin Luther King Jr. gave his famous "I Have a Dream", which talked about his dream to end racism. -
Civil Rights Act
This outlawed discrimination based on color, race, sex, religion, or national origin. It ended racial segregation in schools, at workplaces and by facilities that served the public. -
Andrew Young
Andrew Young was an activist for the civil rights movement. He became mayor of Atlanta. He worked with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference which was an Atlanta based civil rights organization. He was the first African American since Reconstruction to be elected to Congress.
