SS8H12a Maynard Jackson © 2015 Brain Wrinkles
Maynard Jackson 1st African American Mayor of a southern city. Served as mayor two separate times. 1973-1981 and 1990-1994 Graduate of Morehouse Expanded the Airport and MARTA African American business thrived due to his efforts to provide contracts. © 2015 Brain Wrinkles
Maynard Jackson © 2015 Brain Wrinkles
Maynard Jackson Along with Billy Payne and Andrew Young, Jackson worked on the committee to bring the 1996 Olympics to GA. In 2003, there were discussions about Jackson running for the US Senate, but his health would not allow that. He dies the same year, and the airport was re-named Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport in honor of his influence and impact. © 2015 Brain Wrinkles
SS8H12a Andrew Young © 2015 Brain Wrinkles
Andrew Young Civil Rights Leader and Pastor Worked to register African Americans to vote and marched in several protest marches. 1972: He became the 1st African American from Georgia elected to the US Congress since RECONSTRUCTION! 1977: Appointed US Ambassador to the UN by President Jimmy Carter © 2015 Brain Wrinkles
Andrew Young © 2015 Brain Wrinkles
Andrew Young Mayor of Atlanta after Jackson (1981-1988) Elected by 80% Worked with Billy Payne and Maynard Jackson to bring 1996 Olympics to GA Revamped Atlanta Zoo Andrew Young School of Policy Studies @ GA State University © 2015 Brain Wrinkles