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  • Collection: Washington Park Neighborhood

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Flyer showcasing event in Washington Park celebrating the centennial of the park and neighborhood

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Front page of Atlanta Inquirer, showcasing the article "Voters League Stops Efforts to Divide Negroes on Buffer". This references the "Peyton Buffer" or Atlanta's Berlin Wall, which was an attempt by mayor Ivan Allen Jr. to barricade the Cascadeā€¦

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Front page of the Atlanta Inquiry, featuring an article titled "Charlayne Finds Friends at U. of GA.", referencing the recent racial integration of UGA

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First issue of The Atlanta Inquirer, the second Black newspaper in Atlanta after the Atlanta Daily World. Its goal was to offer a more progressive voice.

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Front page of The Atlanta Inquirer, showcasing the article "Selma Continues in Terror." This references the Selma to Montgomery marches that resulted in violence.

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Image showing a modern view of a Citizen's Trust Bank building. This building has since been repainted a light gray color.
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