Maynard Jackson, Julian Bond, an unidentified woman, and Carolyn Long Banks talk at a reception.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events, African American mayors, African American civic leaders
The first issue of the publication "Nitty Gritty", published in Atlanta, contains various articles discussing the paper's purpose, the conditions and challenges African American citizens face in Atlanta, and the need for political change. The paper aims to address the real issues affecting people in the "Nitty Gritty" areas of the city. It criticizes the city's politicians and government for not adequately addressing the needs of its citizens, particularly in terms of housing, education, and representation. The publication also highlights efforts by activists to address issues of slum housing, evictions, and poverty in Atlanta's marginalized communities. The paper calls for organized action and change to address the systemic inequalities faced by Black people in the city. 4 pages.
Lonnie King, Marilyn Price, Martin Luther King, Jr.., and others were arrested after being denied service at Rich's Department Store, in downtown Atlanta.
Subject
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
Dr. Martin Luther King arrested with students. Left (partially visible) Morehouse student Lonnie King, (behind) Spelman students Marilyn Price, Blondean Orbert, followed by police.
Subject
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
Students march down the street past Morris Brown College to the Georgia State Capitol.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events, Political participation
Students rest after the march to the state capitol. Left to right: Harold Middlebrooks, [unidentified], [unidentified], [unidentified], Ruby Doris Smith, Frank Holloway.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events, Political participation
A police officer takes the names of protesters as a threat against protests at Sprayberry Cafeteria. These threats were noted to be rescinded at a later time.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Detention of persons
This article explores the emergence of a new form of leadership among American Negroes in the context of the civil rights movement. The author examines the changing leadership dynamics among African Americans following the wave of sit-ins, freedom rides, and demonstrations by Negro college students in 1960 and 1961. The study focuses on Atlanta, Georgia, and delves into the political attitudes, goals, and tactics of a group of Negro civic leaders in the city. 12 pages.
Students protest discriminatory hiring practices outside of an Atlanta grocery store. One student holds a sign that reads: "If We Can't Work There, Why Trade? Selective Buying Makes for Better Employment".