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Civil Rights Timeline By: Dominick Caputo
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Benjamin Mays
Mays was the president of Morehouse College from 1940-1967. he worked with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and president Kennedy to end segreation in schools. -
The Election of 1946 and the "3 Governors Episode"
Eugene Talmadge was elected governer of Georgia but died before he could take his place in office. His son Herman was elected and the LT. Governor was M.E. Thompson. Thompson said that Herman cheated his way into office by not counting some votes. The dispute was settled in court where Thompsom became Governor of Georgia. -
Brown vs. The Board of Education
The U.S. desegreated schools. U.S. said that it was unconstitutional to segreate schools. The reaction to this was instant and many white publishers said that the ruling was unconstitutional. -
Georgia State Flag
The state flag was given the addition of the confederate battle flag. The flag showed resistance to civil rights. This hurt the Georgia economy because it was labeled as offensive. -
Formation of the SNCC and the Integration of Woolworth's Lunch Counter
SNCC stands for Student nonviolent Coordinating Committee. The SNCC worked closely with the SCLC.
Four blacks in Greensboro, NC were denied service for months until the resturant finally gave up and served them. -
Admission of Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes into UGA
Hunter and Holmes were the first two African American students admitted to UGA, one of many segregated southern schools. This was brought up in court and they won the case. They both applied for classes soon after. -
The Albany Movement
African Americans were not allowed to ride the busses in Albany, GA. They tried to get on peacefully but were arrested. Dr. Martin Luther King, JR. and a big group of people walked to city hall and prayed. Most of the protestors were arrested. -
March on Washington
Some 250,000 people of all races marched to the Lincoln Memorial to hear Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. give his " I Have a Dream" speech. He spoke to end segeration. -
Civil Rights Act of 1964
This act prohibited racial discrimination in enployment and labor unions. The act was also effective in public areas. -
Voting Rights Act of 1965
Everyone can voe no matter your race. This led to more African Americans running for office and 8 got into the Georgia General Assembly. -
Lester Maddox
Lester Maddox was the 75th govener of Georgia. He was a white suprematist and owned a resturant that African Americans were not allowed to eat there. -
Election of Maynard Jackson as Mayor of Atlanta
Jackson was the first African Amercan elected as mayor of Atlanta. This sparked a lot of controversy, but that din not stop Jackson from still doing what he is supposed to do. -
Andrew Young
Andrew Young was a mayor of Atlanta when Maynard Jackson was Georgia's governor. He was a member of the SCLC and a good friend of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
