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Albany Movement (Unit 4 Module 1)
Who was involved? Think about the people or groups who were involved and affected by this event.
What happened? Summarize the event!
Where did the event take place?
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in?
When did the event take place?
How did this event impact Georgia’s history?
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Who was involved? The Albany Movement was a civil rights movement in Albany, Georgia in the early 1960s. It involved local African American leaders, organizations such as the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC), as well as white segregationists and local law enforcement.
What happened? The Albany Movement was a series of protests, sit-ins, and demonstrations aimed at desegregating public facilities and ending racial discrimination in Albany. Despite facing violent opposition from authorities and white supremacists, the movement drew national attention and support from civil rights leaders like Martin Luther King Jr.
Where did the event take place? The events of the Albany Movement took place in Albany, Georgia.
What region(s) of Georgia did the event take place in? The Albany Movement primarily took place in Southwest Georgia.
When did the event take place? The Albany Movement began in 1961 and continued into the early 1960s.
How did this event impact Georgia’s history? The Albany Movement was a significant chapter in Georgia's civil rights history, as it brought attention to the ongoing struggle for racial equality and justice in the Deep South. While the movement did not immediately achieve all of its goals, it laid the groundwork for future civil rights efforts and helped inspire a new generation of activists.