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Maynard Jackson, Julian Bond, an unidentified woman, and Carolyn Long Banks talk at a reception.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Maynard Jackson, Julian Bond, Carolyn Long Banks, circa 1975
Date Created
1972/1977
Description
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
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
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.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
The Nitty Gritty vol. I no.1, February 23, 1966
Date Created
1966-02-23
Creator
The Nitty Gritty
Description
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.
Subject
African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Social conditions, African Americans--Housing
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Lonnie King, Marilyn Price, Martin Luther King, Jr.., and others were arrested after being denied service at Rich's Department Store, in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Lonnie King, Marilyn Price, Martin Luther King, Jr., October 19, 1960
Date Created
1960-10-19
Description
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
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Dr. Martin Luther King arrested with students. Left (partially visible) Morehouse student Lonnie King, (behind) Spelman students Marilyn Price, Blondean Orbert, followed by police.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Dr. Martin Luther King Arrested With Students, October 19, 1960
Date Created
1960-10-19
Description
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
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students march down the street past Morris Brown College to the Georgia State Capitol.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students Marching to Capitol, May 17, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-17
Description
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
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
A state trooper holds a megaphone and keeps student marchers and others away from the state capitol building.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Gathering at the Capitol, May 17, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-17
Description
A state trooper holds a megaphone and keeps student marchers and others away from the state capitol building.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students rest after the march to the state capitol. Left to right: Harold Middlebrooks, [unidentified], [unidentified], [unidentified], Ruby Doris Smith, Frank Holloway.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students After State Capitol March, May 17, 1960
Date Created
1960-05-17
Description
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
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
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.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Threat of Arrests at Sprayberry Cafeteria, March 15, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-15
Description
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
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students were arrested by police for protesting a segregated cafeteria.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Student Protest, March 15, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-15
Description
Students were arrested by police for protesting a segregated cafeteria.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American men, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Detention of persons
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students enter an Atlanta police car after being arrested for protesting a segregated cafeteria.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students Arrested, March 15, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-15
Description
Students enter an Atlanta police car after being arrested for protesting a segregated cafeteria.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Detention of persons
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Atlanta University Center students at a hearing.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Atlanta University Center Students, March 15, 1960
Date Created
1960-03-15
Description
Atlanta University Center students at a hearing.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, Race discrimination, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
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.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
"Protest and Negotiation: A Case Study of Negro Leadership in Atlanta", Georgia, circa 1960
Date Created
1958/1962
Author
Walker, Jack L.
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students enter the House Gallery.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Entering House Gallery, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Students enter the House Gallery.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Portrait of Dr. Mary Ann Sumerall.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Dr. Mary Ann Sumerall, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Portrait of Dr. Mary Ann Sumerall.
Subject
African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American women
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
A man relaxes on a couch and reads a newspaper next to his suitcase.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Man on Couch, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
A man relaxes on a couch and reads a newspaper next to his suitcase.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American men
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
A crowd gathers in the rain at Morris Brown College Stadium.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Morris Brown Stadium, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
A crowd gathers in the rain at Morris Brown College Stadium.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, Special events
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
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".
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students Picketing Stores, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
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".
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students march in the rain in downtown Atlanta.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students March, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Students march in the rain in downtown Atlanta.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students stand at the receptionists desk in the office of the governor.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Students at the Governor's Office, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Students stand at the receptionists desk in the office of the governor.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Protest movements, African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Julian Bond speaks to reporters.
Atlanta Student Movement Collection
Julian Bond, circa 1960
Date Created
1957/1963
Description
Julian Bond speaks to reporters.
Subject
African American student movements, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta, African American civil rights workers
Collection
Atlanta Student Movement Collection