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1. www.ajc.com › news › atlanta-newsThe legacy of Maynard Jackson, Atlanta's first Black mayor ...

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   Jan 25, 2024 · Fifty years after Maynard Jackson's election as Atlanta's first Black mayor, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution explores his legacy on the American South.

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     "Maynard" Documentary Features Untold Story of Maynard Jackson, Jr.

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     Remembering Mayor Maynard Jackson - Atlanta's 1st Black Mayor

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     ATLVault: Maynard Jackson made American history, 50 years ago

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3. www.atlantamagazine.com › news-culture-articlesA new documentary on Maynard Jackson delves deep into the ...

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   A new documentary on Maynard Jackson delves deep into the struggles and scrutiny of Atlanta’s first black mayor. The topics the documentary explores—Atlanta’s fraught racial history, the ...

4. www.axios.com › local › atlantaMaynard Jackson helped make Atlanta a Black mecca - Axios

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   Jan 18, 2024 · In Jan. 1974, 35-year-old Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. became Atlanta's first Black mayor, and over three terms ushered in a wave of unprecedented and radical change.

5. www.11alive.com › article › newsMaynard Jackson's family reveals untold legacy in new ...

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   Feb 1, 2018 · The late Maynard Jackson's legacy has left a huge impact in a city he sacrificed so much for. And now, his family wants to share that story - about a husband, a father and a hometown icon.

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6. atlantatribune.com › 2023/10/18 › maynard-jacksonMaynard Jackson Elected Atlanta Mayor 50 Years Ago: How His ...

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   Oct 18, 2023 · On this day 50 years ago, Maynard Jackson made history by becoming the first Black mayor of any major city in the South. Jackson, 35, defeated former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell by winning with 60 percent of the vote.

7. www.atlmaynard50.comThe Honorable Mayor Maynard Jackson

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   Mar 20, 2024 · Perhaps the most influential mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. will forever be remembered for his visionary leadership that set the precedent for an inclusive, progressive, and bold governance that remains intact even today.

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   Who was Maynard Jackson?

   • Maynard Jackson, then Atlanta’s vice mayor, campaigning in downtown Atlanta in 1973. He went on to unseat Sam Massell. One day three years ago, Maynard Jackson III woke up and felt a force compelling him to make a documentary about the life of his father.

   A new documentary on Maynard Jackson delves deep into the struggle…

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   How did Maynard Jackson make history?

   • On this day 50 years ago, Maynard Jackson made history by becoming the first Black mayor of any major city in the South. Jackson, 35, defeated former Atlanta Mayor Sam Massell by winning with 60 percent of the vote.

   Maynard Jackson Elected Atlanta Mayor 50 Years Ago: How His Impact

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   Is Maynard Jackson still alive?

   • It’s now been 15 years since Maynard Jackson’s death, but the issues the documentary explores—the city’s fraught racial history, the expectations placed on a black mayor, the scrutiny on minority contracts for city business—feel very relevant today.

   A new documentary on Maynard Jackson delves deep into the struggle…

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   What did Maynard Holbrook Jackson say about Atlanta?

   • Maynard Holbrook Jackson Jr. once said, “Atlanta’s not perfect, but I honestly believe that it is the best city in this country.” During his 12 years as Atlanta’s mayor, Maynard Jackson spearheaded a political, economic and cultural revolution that hinged on mending strained race relations and building the city’s reputation as a Black Mecca.

   The legacy of Maynard Jackson, Atlanta's first Black mayor (and the

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9. www.ajc.com › news › atlanta-newsAtlanta’s Black culture took off with Maynard Jackson ...

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   Jan 29, 2024 · Mayor Maynard Jackson's promotion of Atlanta's arts and culture helped position the city as a "Black mecca" for generations to come.