"Civil Rights Activism 'Alive and Well'", March 9, 2000

2000-03-09

1990-2000

This newspaper article discusses the ongoing civil rights activism among college students, particularly African-Americans, highlighting their involvement in recent social issues and their determination to fight for their beliefs. The article features interviews with Alisha Thomas, a senior at Spelman College, and Khalid Salaam, a reporter for The Panther, the Clark Atlanta University newspaper. It explores students' various outlets to express their views, such as marches, rallies, and student-controlled media. The article also mentions activists' challenges, including apathy and the need for greater student engagement. The issue of the state flag, which bears symbols of the Confederacy, emerges as a critical concern among students. The article emphasizes the role of students in demanding social change and cites Benjamin Mays, the former president of Morehouse College, to underscore the significance of individual contributions to making a difference. 1 page.

African Americans--Civil rights
African American student movements
Groups and organizations
African American students

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Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism

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Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library

Georgia--Atlanta

Mary Ann Smith Wilson

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