established the Neighborhood Union, which fought for better conditions in African-American schools and developed health education campaigns
African Americans could advance faster through hard work than demanding equal rights
equality could be achieved through vocational education
Work your way out of inequality
most well known for his Atlanta Compromise Speech which he presented at the International Cotton Exposition of 1895
Civil Rights leaders who worked to provide social and educational opportunities to improve the standard of living within Atlanta.
He accepted social separation
Moving from slavery to owning three barbershop at the end of Reconstruction
Founder of the “Atlanta Life Insurance Company.”
helped improve housing, healthcare, and job opportunities for African Americans
Organized the NAACP, and his ideals for immediate social and political rights for all African-Americans
At the time of his death in 1927, he was Atlanta's wealthiest black citizen.
the way to beat prejudice was for college educated African American, the talented tenth, to lead the fight against it.
He felt that African American should speak out constantly against discrimination
Was removed from office after reconstruction ended.
Fought in the Civil War
believed in full political, social rights for African Americans
served in the General Assembly helping establish the Georgia Public School System that we have today.
One of the first African Americans elected to the General Assembly
Helped improve the poor living conditions in Atlanta, provide job training and clubs for boys and girls
Support of local institutions and charities devoted to advancing African American business and community life.
