Download or read book Politics, Civil Rights, and Law in Black Atlanta, 1870-1970 written by Herman Skip Mason and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2000-12 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Civil Rights movement in Atlanta is most often equated with the tireless work and inspiring words of Dr. Martin Luther King. Jr.; however, a host of other courageous individuals, both known and unknown, came before, during, and after Dr. King to face the challenges of racism and segregation in the South. This unique pictorial history celebrates these people, their accomplishments, and the legacy they left for today's African-American youth in Atlanta.