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This document is a booklet about The Martin Luther King Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change, Inc. The booklet describes the life and legacy left by Civil Rights Activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his passion for nonviolent activism. The King Center is a continuation of his commitment to teaching nonviolence. The King Center provides various extracurricular activities such as internships and nonviolent conflict training programs for students. The center also served as a Library, Archive, and Museum with an exhibition hall for meetings. 3 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
The Martin Luther King, Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change, circa 1990
Date Created
1988/1992
Description
This document is a booklet about The Martin Luther King Jr. Center For Nonviolent Social Change, Inc. The booklet describes the life and legacy left by Civil Rights Activist Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his passion for nonviolent activism. The King Center is a continuation of his commitment to teaching nonviolence. The King Center provides various extracurricular activities such as internships and nonviolent conflict training programs for students. The center also served as a Library, Archive, and Museum with an exhibition hall for meetings. 3 pages.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, Groups and organizations, African American churches, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
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.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
"Civil Rights Activism 'Alive and Well'", March 9, 2000
Date Created
2000-03-09
Description
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.
Subject
African Americans--Civil rights, African American student movements, Groups and organizations, African American students
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
This brochure promoted the Underground Atlanta located between Peachtree St and Central Ave at Alabama St. Underground Atlanta celebrates the city's heritage and vibrant urban environment, offering a mix of sights, sounds, and unique experiences. The Humbug Square Street Market adds a lively turn-of-the-century charm with street fairs and a wide range of merchandise. Visitors can also enjoy diverse dining options in the Old Alabama Eatery food court. 4 pages.
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism
Underground Atlanta, circa 1990
Date Created
1988/1992
Description
This brochure promoted the Underground Atlanta located between Peachtree St and Central Ave at Alabama St. Underground Atlanta celebrates the city's heritage and vibrant urban environment, offering a mix of sights, sounds, and unique experiences. The Humbug Square Street Market adds a lively turn-of-the-century charm with street fairs and a wide range of merchandise. Visitors can also enjoy diverse dining options in the Old Alabama Eatery food court. 4 pages.
Subject
City planning, Recreation, Special eventss, African Americans--Georgia--Atlanta
Collection
Mary Ann Smith Wilson, Ruby Doris Smith Robinson Collection on Student Activism