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Maynard Jackson

Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records Collection via Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library
A Black man with dark short hair wearing a dark suit jacket with white shirt and patterned tie looks directly into the camera with his hand on his chin and a slight smile.
Maynard Jackson, circa 1981.
Source: Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records Collection, Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.

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  • A tall Black man wearing a suit and tie smiles wide while standing next to a shorter Black woman wearing a suit jacket and blue blouse.

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    Mayoral Firsts: Maynard Jackson and Shirley Franklin

    This lesson introduces students to the impactful lives of Maynard Jackson and Shirley Franklin, highlighting their early backgrounds, significant accomplishments, and lasting contributions to the city’s history.

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