African Americans could advance faster through hard work than demanding equal rights
One of the first African Americans elected to the General Assembly
Fought in the Civil War
established the Neighborhood Union, which fought for better conditions in African-American schools and developed health education campaigns
helped improve housing, healthcare, and job opportunities for African Americans
He accepted social separation
most well known for his Atlanta Compromise Speech which he presented at the International Cotton Exposition of 1895
equality could be achieved through vocational education
the way to beat prejudice was for college educated African American, the talented tenth, to lead the fight against it.
Work your way out of inequality
Moving from slavery to owning three barbershop at the end of Reconstruction
Support of local institutions and charities devoted to advancing African American business and community life.
Helped improve the poor living conditions in Atlanta, provide job training and clubs for boys and girls
Organized the NAACP, and his ideals for immediate social and political rights for all African-Americans
believed in full political, social rights for African Americans
served in the General Assembly helping establish the Georgia Public School System that we have today.
He felt that African American should speak out constantly against discrimination
At the time of his death in 1927, he was Atlanta's wealthiest black citizen.
Civil Rights leaders who worked to provide social and educational opportunities to improve the standard of living within Atlanta.
Was removed from office after reconstruction ended.
Founder of the “Atlanta Life Insurance Company.”
