Many people wonder why the world is the way it is. Maybe it’s because we don’t know how to cooperate, or maybe it’s because we’re scared. People sometimes give their opinions whether it’s hurtful or not, and sometimes we fail to remind ourselves that no matter what anyone says, no matter how much they try to hurt you, you know what you are and you know what is true. African Americans in the 1960’s would’ve said the same.
Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes hold a place in Georgia’s civil rights history as the first two African American students accepted into the University Of Georgia. Hamilton and Charlayne played significant roles in georgia’s history and are much known for desegregating schools. Being an African American student surrounded with many white students screaming racial slurs as you walk into the building can be horrifying. Many people look up to Hamilton and Charlayne for being brave enough to try and stop segregation regardless of the consequences.
Hamilton Holmes was born on July 8, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia. In Hamilton's early ages he was genuinely athletic and studious. He wanted to be a physician like his grandfather ,Hamilton Mayo Holmes. Hamilton attended Henry McNeal high school. He graduated from …show more content…
They pursued the dreams of many African Americans with the courage and strength needed to do so. Desegregating schools isn’t easy. Walking up the steps as white students and neighbors yell racial slurs is sure to be terrifying. Charlayne and Hamilton kept their strength and bravery up as long as they could and soon accomplished their dreams. As courtesy for Hunter and Holmes, the University of Georgia renamed the academic building Hunter- Holmes academic building. Renaming the building marked the fortieth anniversary of desegregation. To this day, numerous amounts of African Americans and white students attend UGA and multiple other
Charlayne Hunter and Hamilton Holmes hold a place in Georgia’s civil rights history as the first two African American students accepted into the University Of Georgia. Hamilton and Charlayne played significant roles in georgia’s history and are much known for desegregating schools. Being an African American student surrounded with many white students screaming racial slurs as you walk into the building can be horrifying. Many people look up to Hamilton and Charlayne for being brave enough to try and stop segregation regardless of the consequences.
Hamilton Holmes was born on July 8, 1941 in Atlanta, Georgia. In Hamilton's early ages he was genuinely athletic and studious. He wanted to be a physician like his grandfather ,Hamilton Mayo Holmes. Hamilton attended Henry McNeal high school. He graduated from …show more content…
They pursued the dreams of many African Americans with the courage and strength needed to do so. Desegregating schools isn’t easy. Walking up the steps as white students and neighbors yell racial slurs is sure to be terrifying. Charlayne and Hamilton kept their strength and bravery up as long as they could and soon accomplished their dreams. As courtesy for Hunter and Holmes, the University of Georgia renamed the academic building Hunter- Holmes academic building. Renaming the building marked the fortieth anniversary of desegregation. To this day, numerous amounts of African Americans and white students attend UGA and multiple other