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Shirley Franklin

Maynard Jackson Mayoral Administrative Records Collection via Atlanta University Center Robert W. Woodruff Library.
A Black woman with short dark hair wearing a dark turtleneck looks into the camera and smiles in a posed portrait.
Shirley Franklin, 1979.
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.

    Lesson Plan

    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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