Maynard Jackson
The Civil Rights movement was very important to the history of our country. Many people stood up against oppression and chose to speak up. One man in particular was named Maynard Jackson. He was the first African American to become the mayor of a major southern city. Maynard’s childhood,education,awards, and impact on the Civil Rights movement were all very important. Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. was born on March 23,1938. He was born in Dallas, Texas. His family moved to Atlanta when he was seven years old. Even as a young boy knew civil rights figures. Maynard’s own mother was one in the fact that she was the first African American to own a library card at the Atlanta Public Library. This was able to pave a way for
The Civil Rights movement was very important to the history of our country. Many people stood up against oppression and chose to speak up. One man in particular was named Maynard Jackson. He was the first African American to become the mayor of a major southern city. Maynard’s childhood,education,awards, and impact on the Civil Rights movement were all very important. Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. was born on March 23,1938. He was born in Dallas, Texas. His family moved to Atlanta when he was seven years old. Even as a young boy knew civil rights figures. Maynard’s own mother was one in the fact that she was the first African American to own a library card at the Atlanta Public Library. This was able to pave a way for