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Shirley Franklin Speaking at Andrew Young Event

Lauren Gerson via U.S. National Archives.
A Black woman with short gray hair wearing glasses and a white suit jacket stands at a podium speaking.
Shirley Franklin speaking at an event, 2013.
Source: Lauren Gerson, U.S. National Archives.

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    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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