Civil Rights LeadersOnline version SS8H7 The student will evaluate key political, social, and economic changes that occurred in Georgia between 1877 and 1918. by Aaron Stinson 1 Booker T. Washington 2 W.E.B. Dubois 3 Alonzo Herndon 4 The Hope's 5 Henry McNeal Turner Work your way out of inequality equality could be achieved through vocational education He accepted social separation African Americans could advance faster through hard work than demanding equal rights most well known for his Atlanta Compromise Speech which he presented at the International Cotton Exposition of 1895 believed in full political, social rights for African Americans He felt that African American should speak out constantly against discrimination the way to beat prejudice was for college educated African American, the talented tenth, to lead the fight against it. Organized the NAACP, and his ideals for immediate social and political rights for all African-Americans Moving from slavery to owning three barbershop at the end of Reconstruction Support of local institutions and charities devoted to advancing African American business and community life. Founder of the “Atlanta Life Insurance Company.” At the time of his death in 1927, he was Atlanta's wealthiest black citizen. Civil Rights leaders who worked to provide social and educational opportunities to improve the standard of living within Atlanta. helped improve housing, healthcare, and job opportunities for African Americans established the Neighborhood Union, which fought for better conditions in African-American schools and developed health education campaigns Helped improve the poor living conditions in Atlanta, provide job training and clubs for boys and girls Fought in the Civil War One of the first African Americans elected to the General Assembly Was removed from office after reconstruction ended. served in the General Assembly helping establish the Georgia Public School System that we have today.
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