Title |
Date Created |
Author |
Creator |
Description |
Subject |
Collection |
Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard Celebration, November 2010 |
2010-11 |
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Fowler, Rhonda |
A group celebrates at the dedication of Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard. |
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Events and programs |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard Celebration, November 2010 |
2010-11 |
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Fowler, Rhonda |
A group of young men stand under the Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard sign during the dedication celebration. |
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Events and programs |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard Celebration, November 2010 |
2010-11 |
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Fowler, Rhonda |
Clark Atlanta University students hold a parade banner at the dedication of Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard. |
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Events and programs |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard Celebration, November 2010 |
2010-11 |
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Fowler, Rhonda |
Thomas Cole and Brenda Cole celebrate with students at the dedication of Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard. |
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Events and programs |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard Celebration, November 2010 |
2010-11 |
|
Fowler, Rhonda |
A group celebrates at the dedication of Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard. |
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Events and programs |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard Celebration, November 2010 |
2010-11 |
|
Fowler, Rhonda |
A group celebrates at the dedication of Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard. |
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Events and programs |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard Celebration, November 2010 |
2010-11 |
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Fowler, Rhonda |
A group celebrates at the dedication of Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard. |
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Events and programs |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
"An Appeal for Human Rights: 1960-2010", March 20, 2010 |
2010-03-20 |
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The Atlanta Inquirer |
This is a two-page newspaper article titled "An Appeal for Human Rights:1960-2010", from March 20th, 2010 in the Atlanta Inquirer. The Committee (COAHR) jointly wrote the article On the Appeal for Human Rights. The article summarizes the history of the 1960s' Appeal For Human Rights and recontextualizes the manifesto of the Atlanta Student Movement for 2010. The article also addresses progress made since the 1960s, including advancements in desegregation, voting rights, and representation of African Americans in various fields. However, it points out ongoing education, employment, housing, voting, healthcare, and law enforcement challenges. The persisting achievement gap, unequal access to quality education, economic disparities, de facto segregation, and racial bias in the criminal justice system are highlighted as issues that demand continued attention and action. 2 pages. |
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Protest movements |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
A Second Appeal For Human Rights, 2000 |
1999/2001 |
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"A Second Appeal for Human Rights" reflects on the legacy of the Atlanta Student Movement's initial "Appeal for Human Rights", published in 1960 by students from Atlanta University Center institutions. The second appeal, issued at the dawn of the 21st century, acknowledges progress since the civil rights movement but emphasizes persistent challenges in achieving economic and social justice, eradicating systemic racial disparities, and promoting equal access. This document also invites individuals to participate in the 40th Anniversary Commemoration of the historic "An Appeal for Human Rights" and the Atlanta Student Movement (1960-2000). The commemorative event is scheduled at the Atlanta University Center from March 31 to April 2, 2000. 3 pages. |
African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Race discrimination |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
Appeal For Human Rights, circa 2000 |
1988/1992 |
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Committee On the Appeal For Human Rights |
The document "An Appeal For Human Rights" is a historic manifesto written by students from the Atlanta University Center, including Clark, Morehouse, Morris Brown, Spelman Colleges, Atlanta University, and the Interdenominational Theological Center. The appeal represents their united effort to demand the recognition of their inherent human rights and equal treatment as citizens of the United States. They express their support for the larger civil rights movement and sit-down protests, emphasizing their dissatisfaction with the slow progress of desegregation and equality. The students highlight critical areas of discrimination in Atlanta, such as education, jobs, housing, voting, healthcare, public accommodations, and law enforcement, and assert that racial segregation goes against the principles of democracy and Christianity. They call for an end to discriminatory practices and pledge to use legal and non-violent means to secure their full citizenship rights. (2 pages) |
African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Race discrimination |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
"Scroll of Honor", COAHR, circa 1980 |
1977/1985 |
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A partial list of students and supporters who demonstrated in the struggle for civil rights in Atlanta. 1 page. |
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Protest movements |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
Newspaper Clippings, 1965 |
1965 |
Bond, Julian, 1940-2015, Brown, Ben |
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Various news clippings, including articles by Julian Bond and Ben Brown on student sit-ins and racial equality. 4 pages. |
African American student movements, African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
"How It Feels To Undergo Training To Repress the Desire To Strike", May 26, 1960 |
1962-05-26 |
Parham, Johnny |
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The essay highlights the significance of passive resistance and non-violence as potent strategies in the struggle against racial segregation and discrimination in the South, emphasizing the effectiveness of withstanding violence without retaliation and understanding the motivations behind the oppressors' actions to subdue their attacks, ultimately countering the emotional-driven violence resulting from racial hatred and discrimination. 2 pages. |
African American student movements, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation, Race discrimination, Protest movements |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
"The Young Negro Rebels", October 1961 |
1961-10 |
Devree, Charlotte |
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"The Young Negro Rebels" provides an in-depth exploration of the thoughts, motivations, and actions of young African American students involved in the Southern civil rights movement. The author, Charlotte Devree, reflects on her experiences traveling with these students on Freedom Rides and interacting with them during sit-ins and protests. The students' approach to rebellion and social change challenges conventional notions of political action. Devree emphasizes the students' Christian revolutionary spirit, restraint in the face of adversity, and rejection of hatred. Despite diverse backgrounds and limited education, these students are driven by a purpose to end segregation and attain personal identity and pride. The narrative reveals the complexity of their attitudes toward rebellion, challenges stereotypes, and highlights their unique forms of resistance and determination. 6 pages. |
African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African Americans--Segregation, Race discrimination |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
COAHR Members Vs. City of Atlanta, May 16, 1961 |
1961-05-16 |
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The City of Atlanta, Georgia |
This document is a civil action complaint filed in the United States District Court, Northern District of the State of Georgia, Atlanta Division. The plaintiffs, members of the Committee on Appeal for Human Rights, including Benjamin M. Brown, Miss Herschelle S. Sullivan, Charles F. Lyles, and Lonnie C. King Jr.., are taking legal action against the City of Atlanta, Georgia, and other individuals involved in the city's management. The plaintiffs allege that under color of law, the defendants have engaged in racial segregation and discrimination in public facilities owned, operated, maintained, or subsidized by the City of Atlanta. The lawsuit seeks declaratory and injunctive relief to abolish racial segregation and discrimination in various public facilities, including parks, swimming pools, tennis courts, and other buildings. 8 pages. |
African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, Race discrimination, Race relations, African American neighborhoods |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
News Clippings, circa 1960 |
1960/1963 |
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These articles are interconnected through their focus on the civil rights movement and the efforts of young activists in the 1960s to achieve equal rights and social justice. The articles highlight different aspects of the movement, including the "sit-in" protests, the challenges faced by students advocating for integration and equal rights, and the legal implications of their actions. 3 pages. |
African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, Race discrimination, Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
News Clippings, circa 1960 |
1960/1963 |
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The Student Voices, Brown Daily Herald, The Atlanta Inquirer, The Spelman Spotlight |
A series of collected newspaper clippings about the Civil Rights Movement. 211 pages. |
African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, Race discrimination, Protest movements, African Americans--Civil rights |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
"The Sit-In at Sprayberry's Cafeteria", circa 1960 |
1960/1962 |
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This account describes a sit-in protest in the Sprayberry Cafeteria, where a group of individuals demanded service but were denied due to their race. Despite an attempt by the cafeteria's owner to have them leave, the protesters insisted on staying. Police were eventually called, leading to their arrest for trespassing. The account reflects the determination and resilience of the protesters in their pursuit of equal rights. 3 pages. |
African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African American pioneers, African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
"Jail, No Bail Group in Jail, Cheerful, Confident", October 24, 1960 |
1960-10-24 |
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The Atlanta Inquirer |
Atlanta Inquirer main article "Jail, No Bail Group in Jail, Cheerful, Confident", on Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr., student leader Lonnie King, and fellow sit-in group members, confident in their cause, faced their arrest for violating trespass laws during a sit-in protest in Atlanta. After spending a night in Fulton County Jail, their spirit remained steadfast despite minor discomforts. The article reflects on the determination of the protesters and the prison conditions they endured, highlighting their commitment to challenging societal restrictions on human freedom and dignity. Other excerpts touch on topics such as civil rights, segregation, discrimination, education, and social issues prevalent during the 1960s. The newspaper highlights the struggles and challenges faced by African Americans in the segregated South and the efforts of civil rights activists and students to bring about change through nonviolent protest and activism. The excerpts also reflect on the role of education and the importance of breaking out of societal constraints and discriminatory practices. 4 pages. |
African Americans--Civil rights, African American pioneers, African American student movements, Race discrimination, Groups and organizations, Protest movements |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |
Lonnie King, Marilyn Price, Martin Luther King, Jr., October 19, 1960 |
1960-10-19 |
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Lonnie King, Marilyn Price, Martin Luther King, Jr.., and others were arrested after being denied service at Rich's Department Store, in downtown Atlanta. |
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Detention of persons, African American civic leaders, African American civil rights workers |
Atlanta Student Movement Collection |