Tag: civil rights landmarks
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Atlanta honors its first Black mayor by transforming Maynard Jackson Jr.’s historic childhood home into affordable housing for Spelman College staff, addressing rising rents while preserving civil rights legacy.
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- Sammy Davis Jr. Redefined Style and Cool as the First Black Man on GQ’s Cover in 1967
- Atlanta Honors Its First Black Mayor Maynard Jackson Jr. By Turning His Childhood Home Into Affordable Housing for Spelman Staff
- Asquith Xavier Fought Racist Hiring and Became the First Black Train Guard at London’s Euston Station in 1966
