Atlanta Civil Rights Movement

For over thirty years, Atlanta was called 'the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement', where leaders took on systemic racism at several layers of civil society.

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Sweet Auburn
The national historic landmark district in the historically African-American community was at the center of the Civil Rights Movement in Atlanta.
Centennial Olympic Park
Formed after the 1996 olympics in Atlanta, the park now serves as an extensive green space for the community and travelers.
Georgia State Capitol
Formerly the Atlanta City Council building, the capitol has served as the seat of state government for over a century and also houses a museum which displays the history of the state.
Downtown
Downtown Atlanta is not only where the state capitol is, but also home to the stadium of the Atlanta Falcons and the site which hosted the 1996 Olympics.
The National Center for Civil and Human Rights
The 42,000 square foot center in downtown Atlanta was founded in 2007 and tells the story of global human rights causes, abuses, and movements
SkyView Atlanta
SkyView Ferris wheel features 42 private gondolas with amazing city views.

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