Media Advisory
Atlanta, Ga., October 15, 2014 The Georgia Historical Society, the Georgia Department of Economic Development, and The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc. will officially launch the Georgia Civil Rights Trail tomorrow, October 16, with a ceremony and dedication of two historical markers, one in recognition of the Atlanta Student Movement on the campus of Clark Atlanta University, followed by the unveiling of a historical marker at Rush Memorial Congregational Church.
| Who: | Speakers will include Lonnie King, Atlanta Student Movement, Dr. Mary Ann Smith-Wilson, Committee on the Appeal for Human Rights, Doug Shipman, The National Center for Civil and Human Rights, Inc. and Dr. W. Todd Groce, Georgia Historical Society.
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| Where: | At the corner of Atlanta Student Movement Boulevard (formerly Fair Street) and James P. Brawley Drive on the campus of Clark Atlanta University (223 James P. Brawley Drive SW), Atlanta.
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| When: | Thursday, October 16th 2014 at 1:00 p.m.
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| Contact: | Patricia Meagher, Director of Communications for the Georgia Historical Society 912.651.2125, ext. 153 or PMeagher@georgiahistory.com |
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