This journal article, titled "The University and Politics in Atlanta: A Case Study of the Atlanta University Center", authored by Robert A. Holmes, discusses the engagement of black colleges and universities in the social, economic, and political struggles of their communities. It addresses the criticism that these institutions remain detached from community issues by focusing on the Atlanta University Center (AUC) example. The article primarily examines the involvement of AUC's administrators, faculty, and students in the political life of Atlanta's black community during the post-World War II era. It highlights the need for practical engagement in addition to scholarly research and explores the dynamics of AUC's interaction with the local political landscape. The article acknowledges the limitations of a comprehensive analysis due to space constraints and focuses on the specified historical period. 18 pages.
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African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation, Protest movements
Biography of Marian Wright Edelman, who participated in sit-ins in Atlanta. Atty. Edelman, a pioneering civil rights lawyer, founded the Children's Defense Fund (CDF) and played a key role in advocating for the rights and needs of marginalized children, further underscored by her leadership in related initiatives and organizations. 1 page.
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African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African American pioneers, African American women
This article revisits the impactful sit-in protests 20 years ago in Atlanta, focusing on the March 9, 1960, full-page ad titled "An Appeal for Human Rights" published in local newspapers. The appeal, drafted by students at the request of college presidents, declared their intent to use non-violent means to secure full citizenship rights and addressed inequalities in various sectors like education, employment, and public services. The sit-ins initiated a series of demonstrations, leading to arrests and, eventually, significant progress in civil rights. The article includes interviews with key leaders of the movement, such as Julian Bond, Ben Brown, Lonnie King, and Mary Ann Smith Wilson, who reflect on their experiences and the lasting impact of their activism. 2 pages.
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African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs
A group including Lonnie King, Brenda Hill Cole, Otis Moss, Thomas Cole, and Julian Bond stand onstage at the Atlanta Student Movement 20th anniversary event.
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African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Events and programs
Johnnetta Cole, Jesse Jackson, Brenda Hill Cole, Carl Ware, and an unidentified man stand together at the Atlanta Student Movement 20th anniversary event.
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African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, Events and programs
