Photograph of the groundbreaking ceremony for the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta Student Movement and the Appeal for Human Rights. Featured in this photo: Mary Ann Smith, Lonnie. C King, Walter E. Massey, and Thomas W. Cole Jr.. 1 page.
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African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs
A photograph and text showing the 40th historic reunion of the Atlanta University Center 1960 Student Civil Rights movement. The picture was taken in front of the Trevor Arnett Library on the Clark Atlanta University Campus. 1 page.
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African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs
Invitation and schedule include a groundbreaking ceremony for a commemorative marker and special recognition for participants of the 1960s movement, workshops, and strategy sessions conducted by national facilitators and speakers, and an ecumenical service at Martin Luther King Jr. International Chapel, Morehouse College. The public is invited to join and celebrate the contributions of institutional, religious, student, and community activists involved in the student movement. 1 page.
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African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs
The Atlanta University Center hosts commemorative events to mark the 40th anniversary of the Atlanta student movement, including a news conference and groundbreaking ceremony for a marker recalling the student group's "Appeal for Human Rights" against segregation. Workshops on race relations are conducted, followed by an ecumenical service at Martin Luther King Jr. Chapel. Concurrently, the Morehouse School of Medicine celebrates its 25th anniversary by opening a new wing and groundbreaking for a National Center for Primary Care, focusing on research, analysis, and training for effective primary health care. The weekend activities also include a concert, convocation, and awards banquet. 1 page.
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African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs
The planning committee, consisting of former students and community activists, organizes a proposed program for the 40th anniversary commemoration. The program includes a press conference, plenary sessions, workshops, a march, and discussions on various themes, such as economic security, education, health care, and more. The agenda also lists committee members' names, addresses, phone numbers, and emails for communication and coordination purposes. 5 pages.
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African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs
The event commemorates the 40th anniversary of "An Appeal for Human Rights" and the Atlanta Student Movement of 1960-2000, acknowledging their historical significance in the civil rights movement in America. The program spans three days with various activities, including an opening ceremony, workshops, a special recognition reception, and a closing plenary session. The workshops cover affirmative action, diversity, discrimination, police brutality, the criminal justice system, empowerment of African American communities, family health, and the environment. 3 pages.
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African American student movements, African American universities and colleges, African Americans--Civil rights, African American students, Events and programs
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
