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| City of Atlanta |
| — City — |
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From top left: City skyline from Buckhead, the Georgia State Capitol, Centennial Olympic Park, World of Coca Cola, Downtown Atlanta skyline, and Turner Field |
Flag |
Seal |
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| Motto: Resurgens (English translation: Rising Again) |
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Location and all 6 Zones in Fulton, DeKalb, Cobb County, Clayton County, and Gwinnett County counties and the state of Georgia |
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Location in the United States
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| Coordinates: 33°45′18″N 84°23′24″W / 33.755°N 84.39°W / 33.755; -84.39Coordinates: 33°45′18″N 84°23′24″W / 33.755°N 84.39°W / 33.755; -84.39 |
| Country |
United States |
| State |
Georgia |
| County |
Fulton & DeKalb |
| Terminus |
1837 |
| Marthasville |
1843 |
| City of Atlanta |
1847 |
| Government |
| - Mayor |
Kasim Reed (D) |
| Area |
| - City |
132.4 sq mi (343.0 km2) |
| - Land |
131.8 sq mi (341.2 km2) |
| - Water |
0.7 sq mi (1.8 km2) |
| - Urban |
1,962.9 sq mi (5,083.9 km2) |
| - Metro |
8,376 sq mi (21,693.7 km2) |
| Elevation |
738-1,050 ft (225-320 m) |
| Population (est. 2008) |
| - City |
537,958 (33rd) |
| - Density |
4,018.4/sq mi (1,551.5/km2) |
| - Urban |
3,499,840 |
| - Metro |
5,376,290 (8th) |
| - Metro Density |
629.4/sq mi (243/km2) |
| - Demonym |
Atlantan |
| Time zone |
EST (UTC-5) |
| - Summer (DST) |
EDT (UTC-4) |
| ZIP codes |
30060, 30301-30322, 30324-30334, 30336-30350, 30353 |
| Area code(s) |
404, 470, 678, 770 |
| FIPS code |
13-04000[1] |
| GNIS feature ID |
0351615[2] |
| Website |
atlantaga.gov |
.^ The following year, the Journal of Negro History appeared, one of the oldest learned journals in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ His stay in the United States was a short one due to his treatment by the racist American film industries and because of criticism by blacks regarding his role as a corrupt emperor.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ During this time, when Baker returned to the United States, she was allegedly at a dinner party and began to speak in French as well as English with a French accent.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[3][4][5][6]
.^ Indeed, Thurgood Marshall represented and won more cases before the United States Supreme Court than any other American.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ The area of Carver's childhood near Diamond Grove, Missouri preserved as a park, this park was the first designated national monument to an African American in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Decades of growing only cotton and tobacco had depleted the soils of the southern area of the United States of America.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[7][8] The Atlanta
Combined Statistical Area, home to 5,729,304 people, is the eighth largest in the country.
[9][10]
Considered a top business city and transportation hub,
[11][12] Atlanta is the world headquarters of
The Coca-Cola Company,
AT&T Mobility, and
Delta Air Lines. The surrounding area contains additional corporate headquarters, including
Home Depot and
UPS.
.^ More than 33,000 of these gallant soldiers gave their lives for the sake of freedom and their country.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He was a teamster prior to being hired by the LAFD. The City Fire Department Report of 1905 shows Lt. Bright assigned to Chemical Company No.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ When the recording session was over, Johnson presumably returned home with cash in his pocket; probably more money than he'd ever had at one time in his life.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The Atlanta metropolitan area has the tenth largest concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters tied with Boston, Cleveland, and Denver.
[13][14] .^ When his Major League career was completed, he compiled a modest 28-31 record with a 3.29 ERA. He also served as coach for the Atlanta Braves in 1968.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Twenty two-year-old Charles Dodds had married Julia Major in Hazlehurst, Mississippi—about 35 miles (56 km) south of Jackson—in 1889.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[15][16]Atlanta is the county seat of
Fulton County and the fifth location for the
seat of government of the state of Georgia. A small portion of the city of Atlanta corporate limits extends into
DeKalb County. Residents of the city are known as Atlantans.
[17]History
The land constituting the city of Atlanta was once a
Native American village called Standing Peachtree.
.^ Given the times, his accomplishments in publishing and film are extraordinary, including being the first African-American to produce a film to be shown in "white" movie theaters.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ In addition to building Tuskegee, Washington became a famous orator and leading spokesperson for African Americans in the United States for the final 20 years of his life.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ The top selling toy in the United States in 1991 and 1992, over 40 million Super Soakers have generated over $200 million in sales since 1990.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[18] Following the
forced removal of the
Cherokee Nation between 1838 and 1839 the newly depopulated area was opened for the construction of a railroad.
.^ It's still a toss up as to who was first, though generally agreed the credit goes to Nat Cole.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Recording sessions Around 1936, Johnson sought out H. C. Speir in Jackson, Mississippi, who ran a general store and doubled as a talent scout.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He was the great-great-grandson of Charles Henry Langston, brother of John Mercer Langston, who was the first Black American to be elected to public office, in 1855.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[19] By 1842, the settlement had six buildings and 30 residents and the town was renamed "Marthasville".
[20] The Chief Engineer of the Georgia Railroad,
J. Edgar Thomson, suggested that the area be renamed "
Atlantica-
Pacifica" after the
Western and Atlantic Railroad, which was quickly shortened to "Atlanta".
[20] The residents approved, and the town was incorporated as Atlanta on December 29, 1847.
[21] By 1854, another railroad connected Atlanta to
LaGrange, and the town grew to 9,554 by 1860.
[22][23]
.^ During the American Civil War he was forced to work on the fortifications in Charleston harbor but managed to escape to the West Indies, where he remained until the end of the war in 1865.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Similarly, 23 African Americans (http://www.africanamericans.com/) received the nation's highest military award during the Civil War.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ During Reconstruction (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reconstruction), the period following the American Civil War (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War), the South was impoverished.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Digitally restored
albumen print, 1866.
.^ During the American Civil War, Atlanta served as an important railroad and military supply hub.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Atlanta during the Civil War .
^ Welcoming to all, Atlanta was first given the title of "The City Too Busy to Hate" while most of the South suffered major injustices during the Civil Rights Movement.- New Homes for Sale Atlanta, Georgia | Atlanta New Construction Homes, Townhouses and Home builders-ATL,GA 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.americanhomeguides.com [Source type: News]
In 1864, the city became the target of a
major Union invasion. The area now covered by Atlanta was the scene of several battles, including the
Battle of Peachtree Creek, the
Battle of Atlanta, and the
Battle of Ezra Church.
.^ As a result, President Lincoln issued General Order 233, threatening reprisal on Confederate prisoners of war (POWs) for any mistreatment of black troops.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ In perhaps the most heinous known example of abuse, Confederate soldiers shot to death black Union soldiers captured at the Fort Pillow, TN, engagement of 1864.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The next day, Mayor
James Calhoun surrendered the city, and on September 7 Sherman ordered the civilian population to evacuate.
.^ Christian City Church North Atlanta .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
^ Atlanta City Church (Fairburn, GA) .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
[24]
The rebuilding of the city was gradual. From 1867 until 1888, U.S. Army soldiers occupied
McPherson Barracks in southwest Atlanta to ensure
Reconstruction era reforms.
.^ She joined other black physicians caring for freed slaves who would otherwise have had no access to medical care, working with the Freedmen's Bureau, and missionary and community groups, even though black physicians experienced intense racism working in the postwar South.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He helped organize the National Medical Association, which at the time was the only medical organization open to African Americans.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Adams was especially concerned that, without an education, the recently freed former slaves (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Freedmen) would not be able to support themselves.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ In 1868, Atlanta became the fifth city to serve as the state capital.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Atlanta, Georgia, United States Atlanta is capital of the state Georgia .- Current local time in U.S.A. – Georgia – Atlanta 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.timeanddate.com [Source type: News]
^ Georgia's capital and largest city, Atlanta is a major Southern financial and cultural force and the focus of a metropolitan statistical area.- Atlanta Cheap Bus Tickets to New York NYC East Coast Tours Cheap Travel and Transportation - GotoBus 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.gotobus.com [Source type: General]
[25] .^ Most important was the fact that he changed the South from being a one-crop land of cotton, to being multi-crop farmlands, with farmers having hundreds of profitable uses for their new crops.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Her family moved to the Harlem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem) neighborhood of New York City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City) when she was one and a half years old.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
However, as Atlanta grew, ethnic and racial tensions mounted. The
Atlanta Race Riot of 1906 left at least 27 dead
[27] and over 70 injured.
In 1907, Peachtree Street, the main street of Atlanta, was busy with streetcars and automobiles.
.^ He wrote, directed and produced the silent motion picture The Homesteader, starring the pioneering African American actress Evelyn Preer, based on his novel of the same name.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Stars
Clark Gable,
Vivien Leigh,
Olivia de Havilland and legendary producer
David O. Selznick attended the gala, which was held at Loew's Grand Theatre, now destroyed.
Leslie Howard had returned to England for the war.
[28] .^ The Georgian Terrace Hotel .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ Long was killed in action during World War II. Courtesy of Dr. George Eisen Photograph #69562 .- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ African-American soldiers played a significant role in World War II. More than half a million served in Europe.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ The Morgan gas mask was later refined for use by U.S. Army during World War I. In 1914, Garrett Morgan was awarded a patent for a Safety Hood and Smoke Protector.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Shortly after the war, the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was founded in Atlanta.
[29]
In the wake of the landmark
U.S. Supreme Court decision
Brown v. ., which helped usher in the
Civil Rights Movement, racial tensions in Atlanta began to express themselves in acts of violence.
^ During the 1960s, Morehouse students were actively involved in the civil rights movement (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_civil_rights_movement) in Atlanta.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ During the violent days of the Civil Rights Movement, Reverend Rice armed himself and kept guard over the house while Condoleezza practiced the piano inside.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ This peaceful man, who had constantly urged that violence is not the way but who paid for his beliefs with his life, was a prominent voice in the struggle for civil rights in Mississippi.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
On October 12, 1958,
a Reform Jewish temple on Peachtree Street was bombed; the synagogue's rabbi, Jacob Rothschild, was an outspoken advocate of integration.
[30] A group of anti-Semitic white supremacists calling themselves the "Confederate Underground" claimed responsibility.
In the 1960s, Atlanta was a major organizing center of the
Civil Rights Movement, as Dr. Martin Luther King and students from Atlanta's historically black colleges and universities played major roles in the movement's leadership.
.^ During the 1960s, Morehouse students were actively involved in the civil rights movement (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_civil_rights_movement) in Atlanta.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ The Southern Christian Leadership Council established an annual Rosa Parks Freedom Award in her honor.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Du Bois was a founding member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP -- the largest and oldest civil rights organization in America).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Despite some racial protests during the Civil Rights era, Atlanta's political and business leaders labored to foster Atlanta's image as "the city too busy to hate". In 1961, Atlanta Mayor
Ivan .^ While still serving as a public school principal, Johnson studied law and became the first African American to pass the bar exam in Florida.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ She was one of the reporters on the critically acclaimed documentary, "Black and White America"; and she anchored three hour-long ABC News specials: "The Changing American Family," "Public Schools in Conflict" and "Sex and Violence in Media."- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ In 1947, the schools of the Southern states were segregated -- black students and white students had to attend separate schools.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[31].^ Breaking the color barrier, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in baseball's major leagues.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ On September 7th, 1960, in Rome, Wilma became the first American woman to win 3 gold medals in the Olympics.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He made significant contributions to debates about race, politics, and history in the United States in the first half of the 20th century, primarily through his writing and impassioned speaking on race relations.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[32]
In 1990, Atlanta was selected as the site for the
1996 Summer Olympics.
.^ Following the announcement, Atlanta undertook several major construction projects to improve the city's parks, sports facilities, and transportation.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Easily accessible from all of Atlanta's major expressways, this Hartsfield-Jackson Airport hotel is situated adjacent to the airport and features complimentary airport transportation.- Atlanta Airport Hotel: Renaissance Concourse Atlanta Georgia Hotel Near Atlanta Airport, a Premier Hartsfield Airport Hotel 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.marriott.com [Source type: News]
^ Among major American cities, Atlanta is third highest in elevation - behind slightly higher Phoenix and 1 mile (1,600 m) high Denver .- Atlanta, Georgia 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.mywiseowl.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ On September 7th, 1960, in Rome, Wilma became the first American woman to win 3 gold medals in the Olympics.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ In 1890 Dr. George Sale became the seminary's third president and in 1897 the school was renamed Atlanta Baptist College.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Centennial Olympic Park .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
[33]Contemporary Atlanta is sometimes considered to be an archetype for cities experiencing rapid growth and
urban sprawl.
[34][35] Unlike most major cities, metropolitan Atlanta does not have any natural boundaries, such as an ocean, lakes, or mountains, that might constrain growth.
The city has recently been commended by bodies such as the Environmental Protection Agency for its eco-friendly policies.
[36] .^ In addition, he was the first African American to be admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ In addition to building Tuskegee, Washington became a famous orator and leading spokesperson for African Americans in the United States for the final 20 years of his life.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He was the first elected African American governor in United States history.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Virginia-Highlands Neighborhood .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
[37][38]Geography
Topography
.^ The area of Carver's childhood near Diamond Grove, Missouri preserved as a park, this park was the first designated national monument to an African American in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Decades of growing only cotton and tobacco had depleted the soils of the southern area of the United States of America.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
341.2 km
2 (131.7 sq mi) of it is land and 1.8 km
2 (1 sq mi) of it is water.
.^ The total area is 0.51% water.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
- Atlanta, Georgia 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.mywiseowl.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
At about 1,050 feet (320 m) above mean sea level (the airport is at 1,010 feet (308 m), Atlanta sits atop a
ridge south of the
Chattahoochee River. Atlanta has the highest average elevation of any major city east of
Denver.
The
Eastern Continental Divide line enters Atlanta from the south, proceeding to the downtown area. From downtown, the divide line runs eastward along DeKalb Avenue and the
CSX rail lines through Decatur.
[39] Rainwater that falls on the south and east side runs eventually into the
Atlantic Ocean, while rainwater on the north and west side of the divide runs into the
Gulf of Mexico[39] via the
Chattahoochee River. That river is part of the
ACF River Basin, and from which Atlanta and many of its neighbors draw most of their water.
.^ The area of Carver's childhood near Diamond Grove, Missouri preserved as a park, this park was the first designated national monument to an African American in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Downstream, however, the area's excessive water use and pollution during droughts has been a source of contention and legal wrangling.- Atlanta, Georgia 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.mywiseowl.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Downstream however, excessive water use during droughts and pollution during floods has been a source of contention and legal battles with neighboring states Alabama and Florida.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ They have been reported from the following states: Alabama, California, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Texas.- termite.com > Georgia Termites > Pest Control services 10 February 2010 10:44 UTC www.termite.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[40][41]Climate
.^ Decades of growing only cotton and tobacco had depleted the soils of the southern area of the United States of America.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
July highs average 89 °F (32 °C) or above, and low average 71 °F (22 °C).
[42] .^ Temperatures can exceed 100 °F (38 °C) during a major heat wave.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The highest temperature recorded in the city is 105 °F (41 °C), reached in July, 1980.
[42] January is the coldest month, with an average high of 52 °F (11 °C), and low of 33 °F (1 °C).
[42] Generally average lows are in the upper 20s and lower 30s in the north Georgia region. Warm fronts can bring springlike temperatures in the 60s (high teens) and 70s (low 20s) in winter, and Arctic air masses can drop nighttime temperatures into the teens (−11 to -7 C).
.^ Indeed, Thurgood Marshall represented and won more cases before the United States Supreme Court than any other American.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ History is more than political and military records of peoples and nations.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ The Airmens success during World War II not losing a single bomber to enemy fire in more than 200 combat missions is a record unmatched by any other fighter group.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Like the rest of the Southeastern U.S., Atlanta receives abundant rainfall, which is relatively evenly distributed throughout the year.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ GOT-JUNK? has been proud to service the Atlanta area for more than five years and we'd like to thank you for accepting 1-800-GOT-JUNK? as one of your own!- Junk Removal | Atlanta | Marietta, Alpharetta, Peachtree City | 1-800-GOT-JUNK? World's Largest Junk Removal Company 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.1800gotjunk.com [Source type: General]
^ About the Hilton Atlanta Airport Hotel - Hilton Welcome to the Hilton Atlanta Airport hotel - the only Atlanta Airport hotel to receive the AAA 4-Diamond Award for 20 consecutive years.- Cheap Atlanta GA Hotels | Atlanta Hotel Discounts 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shdweb.com [Source type: General]
Average annual rainfall is 50.2 inches (1,275 mm).
[43] An average year sees frost on 36 days; snowfall averages about 2 inches (5 cm) annually. The heaviest single storm brought 10 inches (25 cm) on January 23, 1940.
[44] Blizzards are rare but possible; one hit in
March 1993. Frequent
ice storms can cause more problems than snow; the most severe such storm may have occurred on January 7, 1973.
[45]
Climate data for Atlanta
| Month |
Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sep |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
Year |
| Average high °F (°C) |
51.9
(11.1) |
56.8
(13.8) |
65.0
(18.3) |
72.9
(22.7) |
80.0
(26.7) |
86.5
(30.3) |
89.4
(31.9) |
87.9
(31.1) |
82.3
(27.9) |
72.9
(22.7) |
63.3
(17.4) |
54.6
(12.6) |
72.0
(22.2) |
| Average low °F (°C) |
33.5
(0.8) |
36.7
(2.6) |
43.6
(6.4) |
50.4
(10.2) |
59.5
(15.3) |
67.1
(19.5) |
70.6
(21.4) |
69.9
(21.1) |
64.3
(17.9) |
52.8
(11.6) |
43.5
(6.4) |
36.2
(2.3) |
52.3
(11.3) |
| Precipitation inches (mm) |
5.03
(127.8) |
4.68
(118.9) |
5.38
(136.7) |
3.62
(91.9) |
3.95
(100.3) |
3.63
(92.2) |
5.12
(130) |
3.67
(93.2) |
4.09
(103.9) |
3.11
(79) |
4.10
(104.1) |
3.82
(97) |
50.2
(1,275.1) |
| Snowfall inches (mm) |
0.9
(22.9) |
0.5
(12.7) |
0.4
(10.2) |
0
(0) |
0
(0) |
0
(0) |
0
(0) |
0
(0) |
0
(0) |
0
(0) |
0
(0) |
0.2
(5.1) |
2.0
(50.8) |
| Avg. snowy days |
0.6 |
0.7 |
0.2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0.3 |
1.8 |
| Avg. precipitation days |
12.1 |
9.8 |
10.9 |
8.4 |
9.6 |
9.8 |
11.5 |
9.5 |
8.3 |
6.4 |
9.4 |
10.4 |
116.1 |
| Source: NOAA [46] February 2010 |
| Source #2: Weatherbase.com [47] February 2010 |
.^ Indeed, Thurgood Marshall represented and won more cases before the United States Supreme Court than any other American.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ In addition, he was the first African American to be admitted to the bar of the Supreme Court of the United States (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Supreme_Court_of_the_United_States).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ In addition to building Tuskegee, Washington became a famous orator and leading spokesperson for African Americans in the United States for the final 20 years of his life.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[48] The combination of pollution and pollen levels, and uninsured citizens caused the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America to name Atlanta as the worst American city for asthma sufferers to live in.
[49]
On March 14, 2008, an
EF2 tornado hit downtown Atlanta with winds up to 135 mph (217 km/h). The tornado caused damage to
Philips Arena, the
Westin Peachtree Plaza Hotel, the
Georgia Dome,
Centennial Olympic Park, the
CNN Center, and the
Georgia World Congress Center.
.^ The Stacks at Fulton Cotton Mill .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ Sure, he liked the attention, but to him, there was only one goal.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[50] City officials warned it could take months to clear the devastation left by the tornado.
[51]Cityscape
Architecture
.^ Atlanta's skyline is punctuated with highrise and midrise buildings of modern and postmodern vintage.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Atlanta has been in the midst of a construction and retail boom, with over 60 new highrise or midrise buildings either proposed or under construction as of April 19, 2006.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
.^ Bank of America Midtown Building .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ It is also the tallest building in the United States outside of Chicago and New York City.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Atlanta has among the largest Korean, Thai, and Lao communities in the United States beyond the major cities of the West Coast, Texas, and New York City.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Places not directly served can fly into any one of the United States' other airline hubs, such as New York City, Miami, or Los Angeles, and connect to Atlanta, usually for a nominal fee.- Wikimania 2008/Bids/Atlanta - Meta 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC meta.wikimedia.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[52]
.^ Elijah Muhammad also charged him with establishing new mosques in cities such as Detroit, Michigan and Harlem, New York.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Instead, Atlanta viewed itself as the leading city of a progressive "New South" and opted for expressive modern structures.
[53] .^ Widely considered one of the most influential musicians of the 20th century, Davis was at the forefront of almost every major development in jazz from World War II (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/World_War_II) to the 1990s.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Musicians who have covered her work (or her specific renditions of songs) include Jeff Buckley, David Bowie, Aretha Franklin, Donny Hathaway, The Animals, Muse, Michael Bublé, Katie Melua and Timbaland.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Hyatt Regency Atlanta .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ College While attending Atlanta University, from which he earned his A.B. in 1894, Johnson taught for two summers in rural Hampton, Georgia.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The city's highrises are clustered in three districts in the city —
Downtown,
Midtown, and
Buckhead.
[54] (there are two more major suburban clusters,
Perimeter Center to the north and
Cumberland/
Vinings to the northwest).
.^ The building, which came to be called "Red Cliff House," was completed at about the same time as Henson's twenty-fifth birthday.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Midtown Atlanta, farther north, developed rapidly after the completion of
One Atlantic Center in 1987.
Urban development
High rise residential units in the "Midtown Mile".
.^ In 1920, Garrett Morgan moved into the newspaper business when he established the Cleveland Call.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[56] The district's newest office tower,
1180 Peachtree, opened there in 2006 at a height of 645 feet (197 m), and achieved a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) gold certification that year from the U.S. Green Building Council.
.^ He helped to install the first electric plants in Philadelphia, New York City and Montreal and oversaw the installation of lighting in railroad stations, government building and major thoroughfares in Canada, New England and London.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ His theft of power from a white-controlled company, and new rent-free residence under a white-only building, are symbols of his invisible rebellion against white society.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
In early 2006, Mayor Franklin set in motion a plan to make the 14-block stretch of
Peachtree Street in Midtown Atlanta (nicknamed "Midtown Mile") a street-level shopping destination envisioned to rival
Beverly Hills'
Rodeo Drive or
Chicago's
Magnificent Mile.
[58][59]
.^ Solo flights can exceed 70,000 feet and last nine hours, and U-2s, with their tremendous wingspan, are one of the toughest crafts to land.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ The area of Carver's childhood near Diamond Grove, Missouri preserved as a park, this park was the first designated national monument to an African American in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ In 1965, 60 years after Paige's supposed birthday, he took the mound for the last time, throwing three shutout innings for the Kansas City Athletics.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Founded in 1985,
Trees Atlanta has planted and distributed over 68,000 shade trees.
[63]
.^ Her family moved to the Harlem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem) neighborhood of New York City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City) when she was one and a half years old.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ W. Deen Muhammad, one of the most eminent Muslim leaders in America, is the son of Elijah Muhammad, the longtime head of the Nation of Islam (NOI) who died in 1975.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ A typical crew consisted of one trail chief, eight cowboys, a wrangler to take care of the horses, and a cook.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Atlanta's East Side is quickly emerging as an intown destination as a result of the rapid
gentrification it has undergone in the current decade. It boasts hip and urban neighborhoods with
craftsman bungalows,
Victorian mansions, and new infill.
.^ Aurora Coffee Little Five Points .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
^ Little Five Points Community Center .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
^ Inman Park (Neighborhood) .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ He always gave the impression of having much more to offer and, if pushed, he could punch quite powerfully.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[64] These areas of the city are also appealing to the younger, hip generation of people between the ages of 18-35 due to the location of shopping, transportation and cultural living.
.^ Her family moved to the Harlem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem) neighborhood of New York City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City) when she was one and a half years old.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Hughes's creative genius was influenced by his life in New York City's Harlem, a primarily African American neighborhood.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ She currently lives in New York City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City) and no longer makes public appearances.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Hughes's creative genius was influenced by his life in New York City's Harlem, a primarily African American neighborhood.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Samuel J. Battle, interviewed in 1960, was the first African American patrolman in New York City.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Simone had always included songs in her repertoire that hinted to her African-American origins (such as "Brown Baby" and "Zungo" on Nina at the Village Gate in 1962).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[65]
Culture
Entertainment and performing arts
The city has a well-known and active live music scene
[citation needed]. The
Fox Theatre is an historic landmark and one of the highest grossing venues in the world. The city also has a large collection of highly successful music venues of various sizes that host top and emerging touring acts. Popular local venues include
the Tabernacle, the
Variety Playhouse,
The Masquerade, The Star Community Bar and
the EARL.
Tourism
.^ African-American soldiers played a significant role in World War II. More than half a million served in Europe.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Perry moved to Hollywood and appeared in more than forty films over the next fifty years.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ During that conflict, more than 180,000 African Americans (http://www.africanamericans.com/) wore the Union Army blue.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[67] .^ The narrator is at first happy to be making a difference in the world, "making history," in his new job.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Underground Atlanta, a historic shopping and entertainment complex lies under the streets of downtown Atlanta.
Atlantic Station, a huge new urban renewal project on the northwestern edge of Midtown Atlanta, officially opened in October 2005.
The Varsity has been an Atlanta landmark for over 75 years.
.^ Atlanta hosts a variety of museums on subjects ranging from history to fine arts, natural history, and beverages.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Rome, GA. Tour the museum and art gallery, the 1847 mansion, formal gardens and nature trails.- Georgia Festivals and Fairs lists Georgia festivals and celebrations. 10 February 2010 10:44 UTC www.southfest.com [Source type: General]
^ From formal banquets to casual settings, the Emory Conference Center Hotel Atlanta Georgia, offers a wide range of Atlanta catering , fine dining, ...- Italian Restaurant Atlanta - Pizza Atlanta - Event caterers, corporate caterers, atlanta catering 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.savagepizza.com [Source type: General]
.^ Robinson brought many prominent leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African-American_Civil_Rights_Movement_%281955-1968%29) to Selma, including Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin_Luther_King%2C_Jr.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ The campus forms the Tuskegee Institute National Historic Site and is a National Historic Landmark (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/National_Historic_Landmark).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Mays, who would become a mentor to Martin Luther King, Jr. Martin_Luther_King%2C_Jr.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Children's museums include The
Fernbank Science Center and Imagine It!
.^ The Children's Museum of Atlanta .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ Hyatt Regency Atlanta .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
^ Atlanta Sheraton Gateway Hotel .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
^ Sheraton Gateway Hotel Atlanta Airport .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ This game was considered more important than the World Series and annually attracted between 20,000 and 50,000 fans.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ It was followed in 1924 by his performances in a revival of The Emperor Jones, the play Rosanne, and the silent movie Body and Soul for Oscar Micheaux, an independent black film maker.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ AM Where I live they play "Celebrate Black History Month" commercials from Feburaury thru October.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ This game was considered more important than the World Series and annually attracted between 20,000 and 50,000 fans.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[72]
Religion
North Avenue Presbyterian Church, on the southeast corner of
North Avenue and Peachtree Street
.^ There are over 1,000 places of worship within the city of Atlanta.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Atlanta - Oakland Cemetery - This cemetery is the resting place for 3,000 to 4,500 confederate soldiers that died during Sherman's Invasion of Atlanta.- Shadowlands Haunted Places Index - Georgia 10 February 2010 10:44 UTC theshadowlands.net [Source type: Original source]
^ This is an increase of 62.4% over Atlanta's resident population – the second-largest daytime population swing in America among cities with more than 250,000 residents.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[73] .^ In 1879, the institute moved to the basement of the Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta and changed its name to Atlanta Baptist Seminary.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ They moved to Nashville and The Wonder Children were signed with the National Baptist Convention to tour churches throughout the southern states.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Before the commission would certify his promotion, Bright, being the first African-American to apply for such advancement was required to go to the Second Baptist Church and obtain an endorsement from his Minister and congregation.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
There are a large number of "mega churches" in the area, especially in suburban areas.
.^ Greek Orthodox Cathedral .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ Christian City Church North Atlanta .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ All Saints Episcopal Church - Atlanta .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ Cathedral of St. Philip .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
[80]
Atlanta serves as headquarters for several regional church bodies also.
.^ Metro Atlanta area .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ Metro Atlanta area .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
^ The area of Carver's childhood near Diamond Grove, Missouri preserved as a park, this park was the first designated national monument to an African American in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Before the commission would certify his promotion, Bright, being the first African-American to apply for such advancement was required to go to the Second Baptist Church and obtain an endorsement from his Minister and congregation.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Traditional African American denominations such as the
National Baptist Convention and the
African Methodist Episcopal Church are strongly represented in the area.
.^ In 1879, the institute moved to the basement of the Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta and changed its name to Atlanta Baptist Seminary.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Morehouse is part of the Atlanta University Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_University_Center) along with Clark Atlanta University (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University), Interdenominational Theological Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interdenominational_Theological_Center), Morehouse School of Medicine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morehouse_School_of_Medicine) and Spelman College (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelman_College).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ On December 19, 1943, Headquarters, Army Ground Forces, authorized the activation of the company as an all-black unit with black officers as well as black enlisted men.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Decades of growing only cotton and tobacco had depleted the soils of the southern area of the United States of America.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[81] The denomination has eight churches, numerous social service centers, and youth clubs located throughout the Atlanta area.
.^ Fifteen hundred people attended Malcolm's funeral in Harlem at the Faith Temple Church of God in Christ on February 27, 1965.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Marcus Jewish Community Center of Atlanta & Zaban Park .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
[84] .^ Indeed, Thurgood Marshall represented and won more cases before the United States Supreme Court than any other American.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ In 1879, the institute moved to the basement of the Friendship Baptist Church in Atlanta and changed its name to Atlanta Baptist Seminary.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ They moved to Nashville and The Wonder Children were signed with the National Baptist Convention to tour churches throughout the southern states.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Sports
.^ All the other professional sports, including tennis, bowling, golf, baseball, football, and boxing were racially integrated by 1950.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Breaking the color barrier, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in baseball's major leagues.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He started skating when he was three years old and began playing in a league at age five.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[85] The Braves won the
World Series in 1995, and had an unprecedented run of 14 straight divisional championships from 1991 to 2005.
.^ Breaking the color barrier, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in baseball's major leagues.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ During the 1955/1956 hockey season, Willie played for the Kitchener-Waterloo Canucks, a junior league team.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Willie played in local hockey leagues before joining a junior team while in high school.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
They have won the division title three times (1980, 1998, 2004) and one conference championship – going on to finish as the runner-up to the
Denver Broncos in
Super Bowl XXXIII on January 31, 1999. Atlanta hosted
Super Bowl XXVIII in 1994 and
Super Bowl XXXIV in 2000.
[86]
.^ Eventually Malcolm and his buddy, Malcolm "Shorty" Jarvis, moved back to Boston, where they were arrested and convicted on burglary charges in 1946.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ So everybody goes to the theater expecting to laugh because this is the man they think Mathews saw in New York City."- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He played professionally for the Canadian Football League's Edmonton Eskimos and the National Football League's Houston Oilers, Minnesota Vikings, Seattle Seahawks and Kansas City Chiefs.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The team then moved to Milwaukee in 1951, and to St. Louis in 1955, where they won their sole
NBA Championship as the St. Louis Hawks. In 1968, they came to Atlanta.
[87] .^ During the 1955/1956 hockey season, Willie played for the Kitchener-Waterloo Canucks, a junior league team.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ During the state basketball tournament, she was spotted by Ed Temple, the coach for the famous Tigerbells, the women's track team at Tennessee State University.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ The youngster's first love was baseball (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Baseball) (he was the catcher on the Canadian National Junior team), but also starred in the St. Albert Minor Hockey Association before graduating to juniors.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The new franchise is not affiliated with the Atlanta Hawks.
[88]
.^ Steve Rogers 02-05-2008, 11:54 AM Willie O'Ree Willie playing for the Boston Bruins.In 1958 a young man named Willie O'Ree made his debut in the National Hockey League.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He is proud "not just to be the first black in the NHL, just to play in the NHL. They called me the Jackie Robinson of hockey, but I didn't have the problems he had.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Willie played in local hockey leagues before joining a junior team while in high school.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The team moved to
Calgary,
Alberta, Canada in 1980, due to financial difficulties of the owner, and became the
Calgary Flames.
.^ When the NHL expanded to twelve teams in 1968, Los Angeles got one of the franchises and the Los Angeles Blades folded.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The Thrashers play at
Philips Arena.
.^ He played another game in Boston before returning to the Quebec team.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ From 1940 to 1942 he played in Jay McShann's band, with which he toured the Southwest, Chicago, and New York, and took part in his first recording sessions in Dallas (1941).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He first visited New York in 1922 playing with Wilbur Sweatman (http://www.redhotjazz.com/sweatman.html), but the trip was unsuccessful.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The Thrashers first home victory came on October 26, 1999, defeating the
Calgary Flames.
[89]
Atlanta was also home to the
Atlanta Silverbacks of the
United Soccer Leagues First Division (men) and W-League (women). In 2007, the Silverbacks had their best season advancing to the USL Finals against the
Seattle Sounders, who have since been promoted to the
MLS.
.^ Eventually, as more major cities began wiring their streets for electric lighting, Latimer was dispatched to lead the planning team.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[90] .^ Breaking the color barrier, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in baseball's major leagues.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ By 1969, a comparison of the two league's championship team photos showed the AFL's Chiefs with 23 black players out of 51 players pictured, while the NFL Vikings had 11 blacks, of 42 players in the photo.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ When his Major League career was completed, he compiled a modest 28-31 record with a 3.29 ERA. He also served as coach for the Atlanta Braves in 1968.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[91] .^ Bobby Jones Golf Club .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
Atlanta has a rich tradition in collegiate athletics.
.^ He attended John Muir High School and Pasadena Junior College, where he was an excellent athlete and played four sports: football, basketball, track, and baseball.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ All the other professional sports, including tennis, bowling, golf, baseball, football, and boxing were racially integrated by 1950.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ While at Alcorn, he was a member of the debate team, the college choir, and the football and track teams, and he also held several student offices and was editor of the campus newspaper for two years and the annual for one year.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ She also has developed schools to educate thousands of underserved children internationally and created "The Oprah Winfrey Scholars Program," which gives scholarships to students determined to use their education to give back to their communities in the United States and abroad.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ The following year, the Journal of Negro History appeared, one of the oldest learned journals in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ The game was known as the East-West game and was played each summer at Chicago's Comiskey Park.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He was called up again by the Bruins in 1961, and he finished the year with the team, playing in 43 games and scoring a modest 4 goals and 10 assists.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ College While attending Atlanta University, from which he earned his A.B. in 1894, Johnson taught for two summers in rural Hampton, Georgia.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[93] The city hosts college football's annual
Chick-fil-A Bowl (Formerly known as The Peach Bowl) and the
Peachtree Road Race, the world’s largest
10 km race.
[94]Atlanta was the host city for the Centennial
1996 Summer Olympics.
.^ Centennial Olympic Park .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ Georgia World Congress Center .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
Atlanta hosted the
NCAA Final Four Men's Basketball Championship most recently in April 2007.
.^ Atlanta Falcons Football Club - Flowery Branch .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
^ Atlanta National Golf Club .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
Both are members of the North American County Board, a branch of the Gaelic Athletic Association, the worldwide governing body of Gaelic games.
[95]
| Club |
Sport |
League |
Venue |
League Championships/Championship Appearances |
| Atlanta Falcons |
American Football |
National Football League |
Georgia Dome |
0, Super Bowl XXXIII |
| Atlanta Braves |
Baseball |
Major League Baseball, NL |
Turner Field |
3 (1914, 1957, 1995), 5(1991, 1992, 1995, 1996, 1999) |
| Atlanta Hawks |
Basketball |
National Basketball Association |
Philips Arena |
1 (1958) |
| Atlanta Thrashers |
Ice hockey |
National Hockey League |
Philips Arena |
0 |
| Atlanta Dream |
Women's Basketball |
Women's National Basketball Association |
Philips Arena |
0 |
| Atlanta Silverbacks |
Soccer (Football) |
USL First Division |
RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium |
0, 1 (2007) |
| Atlanta Beat |
Women's soccer (Football) |
Women's Professional Soccer |
RE/MAX Greater Atlanta Stadium |
0 |
| Atlanta Xplosion |
Women's football |
Independent Women's Football League |
James R. Halford Stadium |
1 (2006), 3 (2005, 2006, 2007) |
| Gwinnett Gladiators |
Ice hockey |
ECHL |
Arena at Gwinnett Center |
0, 1 (2005–2006 Kelly Cup Finals) |
| Gwinnett Braves |
Baseball |
International League |
Gwinnett Stadium |
0 |
Media
.^ Metro Atlanta area .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
[96] There are also numerous local radio stations serving every genre of music and sports.
Cox Enterprises, a
privately-held company controlled by
Anne Cox Chambers, has substantial media holdings in and beyond Atlanta.
.^ The following year, the Journal of Negro History appeared, one of the oldest learned journals in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Malcolm utilized newspaper columns, radio and television to communicate the Nation of Islam's message across the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Washington was the dominant figure in the African American community in the United States (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States) from 1890 to 1915, especially after he achieved prominence for his Atlanta Address of 1895 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Compromise).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ It was the first American radio station programmed by African Americans (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_American).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ At NBC News, she covered the U.S. Congress and hosted a women's public affairs program on Washington's NBC-owned station, WRC-TV. Her television broadcasting career began in Chicago at the NBC owned and operated station, WMAQ-TV, where she was a reporter and weekend anchor.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Their reputation grew and The Dandridge Sisters, as they were known known, landed their first big break when they received an uncredited cameo in the film The Big Broadcast of 1936.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ At NBC News, she covered the U.S. Congress and hosted a women's public affairs program on Washington's NBC-owned station, WRC-TV. Her television broadcasting career began in Chicago at the NBC owned and operated station, WMAQ-TV, where she was a reporter and weekend anchor.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Given the attitudes and restrictions on black people at the time, Micheaux overcame them by forming his own publishing company to sell his books door-to-house.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Among other goals, the Nation of Islam fought for a state of their own, separate from one inhabited by white people.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ This first league was known as the Negro National League with member teams in the South and Midwest.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Carson has received numerous honors and awards including more than 40 honorary doctorate degrees.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ History is more than political and military records of peoples and nations.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Perry moved to Hollywood and appeared in more than forty films over the next fifty years.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Economy
.^ His residence at 20 East 127th Street in Harlem, New York has been given landmark status by the New York City Preservation Commission.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ With college life behind him, Robeson moved to the Harlem section of New York City to attend law school, first at New York University, later transferring to Columbia University.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Her family moved to the Harlem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem) neighborhood of New York City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City) when she was one and a half years old.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[99] .^ On December 19, 1943, Headquarters, Army Ground Forces, authorized the activation of the company as an all-black unit with black officers as well as black enlisted men.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ The area of Carver's childhood near Diamond Grove, Missouri preserved as a park, this park was the first designated national monument to an African American in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He entered the military service on July 13, 1898, during the War with Spain as a temporary first lieutenant of the 8th United States Volunteer Infantry.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Macy's Lenox Square (formerly Rich's Macy's) .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
[100] Newell Rubbermaid is one of the most recent companies to relocate to the metro area; in October 2006, it announced plans to move its headquarters to Sandy Springs.
[101] Other headquarters for some major companies in Atlanta and around the metro area include
Arby's,
Chick-fil-A,
Earthlink,
Equifax,
Gentiva Health Services,
Georgia-Pacific,
Oxford Industries,
RaceTrac Petroleum,
Southern Company,
SunTrust Banks,
Mirant, and
Waffle House. In early June 2009,
NCR Corporation announced that they will relocate its headquarters to the nearby suburb of
Duluth, Georgia.
[102] Over 75% of the
Fortune 1000 companies have a presence in the Atlanta area, and the region hosts offices of about 1,250 multinational corporations. As of 2006 Atlanta Metropolitan Area ranks as the 10th largest cybercity(high-tech center) in the US, with 126,700 high-tech jobs.
[103]
Delta Air Lines is the city's largest employer and the metro area's third largest.
[104] .^ Previous operations had failed, kill both twins or only saving one.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ The airport, since its construction in the 1950s, has served as a key engine of Atlanta's economic growth.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ A major city in its own right, Atlanta is considered a poster child for cities worldwide experiencing rapid urban sprawl, economic development, and growth.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Atlanta's airport serves more passengers than any other airport per year, and is the largest airport hub in the United States.- Wikimania 2008/Bids/Atlanta - Meta 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC meta.wikimedia.org [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[105]
.^ While liberal banking laws in North Carolina permitted Charlotte to grow into the South's largest financial center, Atlanta still has a sizable financial sector.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
SunTrust Banks, the seventh largest bank by asset holdings in the United States,
[106] has its home office on Peachtree Street in downtown.
[107] .^ Those around him were so astounded by his high level of intelligence that he was placed in a new job, this time at the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Decades of growing only cotton and tobacco had depleted the soils of the southern area of the United States of America.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Poitier left for New York City at age sixteen, serving briefly in the army.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[110]
Atlanta is also home to a growing Biotechnology sector, gaining recognition through such events as the 2009 BIO International Convention
[111].
.^ The Ford Motor Company was founded in 1903 and with it American consumers began to discover the adventures of the open road.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[112]
.^ On July 24, 2006 the city of Worcester, Massachusetts changed the name of part of Worcester Center Boulevard to Major Taylor Boulevard.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Ted Turner began the
Turner Broadcasting System media empire in Atlanta, where he bought a UHF station that eventually became
WTBS.
.^ Centennial Olympic Park .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ Since then she has boasted an impressive flying career, operating combat helicopters and airplanes for the Navy in the Middle East and South America.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Turner Broadcasting is a division of
Time Warner.
The Weather Channel, owned by a consortium of
NBC Universal,
Blackstone Group, and
Bain Capital, has its offices in the nearby suburb of
Marietta.
.^ Atlanta Fulton Public Library System - Sandy Springs Branch .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
[113][114] .^ The following year, the Journal of Negro History appeared, one of the oldest learned journals in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Malcolm utilized newspaper columns, radio and television to communicate the Nation of Islam's message across the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Washington was the dominant figure in the African American community in the United States (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States) from 1890 to 1915, especially after he achieved prominence for his Atlanta Address of 1895 (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_Compromise).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ It was the first American radio station programmed by African Americans (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_American).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[citation needed]
Unincorporated DeKalb County is also home to the
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
.^ Peary, an officer in the U.S. Navy Corps of Civil Engineers, had already made one exploration trip to Greenland.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ There were nearly 80 black commissioned officers.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Also, opportunities for most Black physicians were extremely limited, and it was difficult for African Americans to gain admission to medical and nursing schools because of institutionalized racism.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Indeed, Thurgood Marshall represented and won more cases before the United States Supreme Court than any other American.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ DeKalb County Tax Commission Office .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ Williams was often invited to speak to doctor's associations around the country on the subject of health care for African Americans.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Originally established in 1946 as the Communicable Disease Center, its primary function was to combat
malaria, the deep southeast being the heart of the U.S. malaria zone at the time.
[citation needed]Law and government
Atlanta is governed by a
mayor and a city council.
.^ The city council consists of 15 representatives—one from each of the city's twelve districts and three at-large positions.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ The city's northern section, Buckhead, is consistently ranked by the Robb Report as one of the most affluent communities in the United States.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
^ Three cities – one of them Atlanta's most populous suburb, Sandy Springs – have incorporated or won legislative approval for incorporation since then.- Palm Springs, California (CA) Directory of Things to Buy 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC www.shoppalmsprings.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
The mayor may veto a bill passed by the council, but the council can override the veto with a two-thirds majority.
[117] The mayor of Atlanta is
Kasim Reed.
Every mayor elected since 1973 has been black.
[118] Maynard Jackson served two terms and was succeeded by
Andrew Young in 1982. Jackson returned for a third term in 1990 and was succeeded by
Bill Campbell.
.^ He was the first elected African American governor in United States history.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Breaking the color barrier, Jackie Robinson became the first African American to play in baseball's major leagues.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ African-American soldiers played a significant role in World War II. More than half a million served in Europe.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[119] She was re-elected for a second term in 2005, winning 90% of the vote.
.^ In 1965, 60 years after Paige's supposed birthday, he took the mound for the last time, throwing three shutout innings for the Kansas City Athletics.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[120] As the
state capital, Atlanta is the site of most of Georgia's state government.
.^ The original poster is located in the Records of the Adjutant General's Office, 1780's1917, Record Group 94.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Georgia State Capitol Building .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
The
Governor's Mansion is located on
West Paces Ferry Road, in a residential section of Buckhead.
.^ Turn ON the tube to Georgia Public Broadcasting for an enlightening excursion .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
^ DeKalb County Public Library .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
^ Fayette County Public Library .- Atlanta Events Calendar - Events in Atlanta 10 September 2009 21:50 UTC www.atlanta.net [Source type: General]
.^ In 1890, Latimer, having been hired by Thomas Edison, began working in the legal department of Edison Electric Light Company, serving as the chief draftsman and patent expert.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ In these dual capacities, he had operational command of all United States and Canadian strategic aerospace defense forces.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He entered the military service on July 13, 1898, during the War with Spain as a temporary first lieutenant of the 8th United States Volunteer Infantry.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The Atlanta Main Post Office is located at 3900 Crown Road SW, in close proximity to
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
[121]
Crime
.^ It is not a crime to kill a negro in Talbot county, Maryland, farther than it is a deprivation of a man's property.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ When his Major League career was completed, he compiled a modest 28-31 record with a 3.29 ERA. He also served as coach for the Atlanta Braves in 1968.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Although his other male siblings chose all-black colleges, Robeson took the challenge of attending Rutgers, a majority white institution in 1915.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[123]
.^ His residence at 20 East 127th Street in Harlem, New York has been given landmark status by the New York City Preservation Commission.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Her family moved to the Harlem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem) neighborhood of New York City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City) when she was one and a half years old.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He dropped out, spent some time in Boston, Massachusetts working various odd jobs, and then traveled to Harlem, New York where he committed petty crimes.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Demographics
| Historical populations |
| Census |
City[125] |
Region[126] |
| 1850 |
2,572 |
N/A |
| 1860 |
9,554 |
N/A |
| 1870 |
21,789 |
N/A |
| 1880 |
37,409 |
N/A |
| 1890 |
65,533 |
N/A |
| 1900 |
89,872 |
419,375 |
| 1910 |
154,839 |
522,442 |
| 1920 |
200,616 |
622,283 |
| 1930 |
270,366 |
715,391 |
| 1940 |
302,288 |
820,579 |
| 1950 |
331,314 |
997,666 |
| 1960 |
487,455 |
1,312,474 |
| 1970 |
496,973 |
1,763,626 |
| 1980 |
425,022 |
2,233,324 |
| 1990 |
394,017 |
2,959,950 |
| 2000 |
416,474 |
4,112,198 |
| 2008* |
537,958 |
5,729,304 |
*Estimates[127][128]
Region: Combined Statistical Area (CSA) |
As of the 2008 American Community Survey, the city of Atlanta had a population of 537,958, an increase of 28% from the 2000 Census.
[129] .^ As an African-American, Taylor was banned from bicycle racing in Indiana once he started winning and made a reputation as "The Colored Cyclone".- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ De Shields says widespread racial discrimination throughout American society made it difficult for black soldiers.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Steve Rogers 02-04-2008, 11:06 PM Question: Is Black History Month a celebration of Black American history?- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ The idea seems to me as if it was thought up by a bunch of rich white guys as a way to placate the black population.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ The unit was made up of black soldiers, who by Federal law were not permitted to serve alongside white troops.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ At Provident Hospital, Dr. Williams also opened the first nursing school for African Americans, where Emma Reynolds and six others made up the first graduating class.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ At Provident Hospital, Dr. Williams also opened the first nursing school for African Americans, where Emma Reynolds and six others made up the first graduating class.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ At Provident Hospital, Dr. Williams also opened the first nursing school for African Americans, where Emma Reynolds and six others made up the first graduating class.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ At Provident Hospital, Dr. Williams also opened the first nursing school for African Americans, where Emma Reynolds and six others made up the first graduating class.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ They were rich and poor, made up of all races, all religions and all nationalities.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Temples were opened in other cities, and farms were purchased so that ritually pure food could be made available to members.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ At Provident Hospital, Dr. Williams also opened the first nursing school for African Americans, where Emma Reynolds and six others made up the first graduating class.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ They were rich and poor, made up of all races, all religions and all nationalities.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ They were rich and poor, made up of all races, all religions and all nationalities.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[130][131]The city of Atlanta also has one of the highest
LGBT populations per capita. It ranks 3rd of all major cities, behind
San Francisco and slightly behind
Seattle, with 12.8% of the city's total population recognizing themselves as gay, lesbian, or bisexual.
[132][133].^ Indeed, Thurgood Marshall represented and won more cases before the United States Supreme Court than any other American.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[134]
.^ His funeral in Harlem was attended by more than 2000 people.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ His residence at 20 East 127th Street in Harlem, New York has been given landmark status by the New York City Preservation Commission.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ More than 33,000 of these gallant soldiers gave their lives for the sake of freedom and their country.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
According to census estimates, the city of Atlanta was the thirteenth fastest growing city in the nation, in terms of both percentage and numerical increase.
[136]The city of Atlanta is seeing a unique and drastic demographic increase in its white population, and at a pace that outstrips the rest of the nation. The proportion of whites in the city's population, according to
Brookings Institution, grew faster between 2000 and 2006 than that of any other U.S. city.
.^ Carson has received numerous honors and awards including more than 40 honorary doctorate degrees.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ More than 33,000 of these gallant soldiers gave their lives for the sake of freedom and their country.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ During that conflict, more than 180,000 African Americans (http://www.africanamericans.com/) wore the Union Army blue.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ During his junior year at the college, the narrator is required to give Mr. Norton, a rich white trustee, a tour of the grounds.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ But every other historical figure we learned about during every other month of the year (except that Semester in 6th grade where we learned about Asia) was white.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[137]Since the 1990s, the number of immigrants from Latin America to the Atlanta metropolitan area has greatly increased. This flow of immigrants has brought new cultural and religious practices and affect the economy and demography of the urban area, resulting in vibrant
Hispanic communities within the city..^ Decades of growing only cotton and tobacco had depleted the soils of the southern area of the United States of America.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The number of households in Atlanta with $1 million or more in investable assets, not including primary residence and consumable goods, will increase 69% through 2011, to approximately 103,000 households.
[138]
Education
Colleges and universities
.^ College While attending Atlanta University, from which he earned his A.B. in 1894, Johnson taught for two summers in rural Hampton, Georgia.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.The city has more than 30 institutions of
higher education, including the
Georgia Institute of Technology, a predominant engineering and research university that has been ranked in the top ten public universities since 1999 by US News and World Report, and
Georgia State University.
^ But we needed to do more than that.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Many tributes have been paid to Medgar Evers over the years, including a book by his widow, For Us, the Living, but perhaps the greatest tribute can be found in changes noted in Mississippi Black History Makers: Ten years after Medgars death the national office of the NAACP reported that Mississippi had 145 black elected officials and that blacks were enrolled in each of the states public and private institutions of higher learning....- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Johnson is president and founder of Johnson Research and Development Co., Inc., a technology development company, and its spin off companies, Excellatron Solid State, LLC; Johnson Electro-Mechanical Systems, LLC; and Johnson Real Estate Investments, LLC. Articles on Lonnie Johnson have appeared in numerous publications including Time Magazine, the New York Times, and Inventors Digest.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ She found out that she could be treated at Meharry Hospital, the black medical college of Fisk University in Nashville.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ After completing high school in 1925, Thurgood followed his brother, William Aubrey Marshall, at the historically black Lincoln University in Chester County, Pennsylvania.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Morehouse entered into a cooperative agreement with Clark College and Spelman College in 1929 and later expanded the association to create the Atlanta University Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_University_Center).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ He took film courses at Clark Atlanta University (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University) and graduated with a B.A. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bachelor_of_Arts) in Mass Communication (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mass_Communication) from Morehouse College.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Morehouse entered into a cooperative agreement with Clark College and Spelman College in 1929 and later expanded the association to create the Atlanta University Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_University_Center).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Morehouse is part of the Atlanta University Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atlanta_University_Center) along with Clark Atlanta University (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Clark_Atlanta_University), Interdenominational Theological Center (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interdenominational_Theological_Center), Morehouse School of Medicine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morehouse_School_of_Medicine) and Spelman College (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Spelman_College).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ Gloster established the Morehouse School of Medicine (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morehouse_School_of_Medicine) in 1975, which became independent from Morehouse College in 1981.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The Savannah College Javelin Technical Training Center.
.^ Many tributes have been paid to Medgar Evers over the years, including a book by his widow, For Us, the Living, but perhaps the greatest tribute can be found in changes noted in Mississippi Black History Makers: Ten years after Medgars death the national office of the NAACP reported that Mississippi had 145 black elected officials and that blacks were enrolled in each of the states public and private institutions of higher learning....- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ After working in saltfurnaces and coalmines in West Virginia (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/West_Virginia) for several years, he made his way east to a school which became Hampton University (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hampton_University).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ World War II The battalion did not serve overseas during World War II. However, in May 1945 it was sent to the west coast of the United States to combat forest fires ignited by Japanese balloons carrying incendiary bombs.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Elementary and secondary schools
The public school system (
Atlanta Public Schools) is run by the Atlanta Board of Education with superintendent Dr. Beverly L. Hall.
.^ He is a model black student, even being named his high school's valedictorian.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He attended John Muir High School and Pasadena Junior College, where he was an excellent athlete and played four sports: football, basketball, track, and baseball.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Ambitious for more education, Carter and his brother Robert Henry moved to Huntington, West Virginia, where they hoped to attend the Douglass High School.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[139] .^ He is a model black student, even being named his high school's valedictorian.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ On September 2, 1957, the day before the nine black students were to enter Central High, National Guardsmen surrounded the school.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ In 1895, a twenty-year-old Carter entered Douglass High School, where he received his diploma in less than two years.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[139] The school system also owns and operates radio station
WABE-FM 90.1, a
National Public Radio affiliate, and
Public Broadcasting Service television station WPBA 30.
Transportation
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (
IATA:
ATL,
ICAO:
KATL), the world's busiest airport as measured by
passenger traffic and by
aircraft traffic,
[140] provides air service between Atlanta and many national and international destinations.
Delta Air Lines and
AirTran Airways maintain their largest hubs at the airport
[141][142].
.^ Most important was the fact that he changed the South from being a one-crop land of cotton, to being multi-crop farmlands, with farmers having hundreds of profitable uses for their new crops.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The MARTA rail system has a station in the airport terminal, and provides direct service to Downtown, Midtown, Buckhead, and Sandy Springs. The major
general aviation airports near the city proper are
DeKalb-Peachtree Airport (
IATA:
PDK,
ICAO:
KPDK) and
Brown Field (
IATA:
FTY,
ICAO:
KFTY). See
List of airports in the Atlanta area for a more complete listing.
With a comprehensive network of freeways that radiate out from the city, Atlantans rely on their cars as the dominant mode of transportation in the region
[143] Atlanta is mostly encircled by
Interstate 285, a
beltway locally known as "the Perimeter" which has come to mark the boundary between the interior of the region and its surrounding
suburbs.
Three major
interstate highways converge in Atlanta;
I-20 runs east to west across town, while I-75 runs from northwest to southeast, and I-85 runs from northeast to southwest. The latter two combine to form the
Downtown Connector (I-75/85) through the middle of the city.
.^ More than 33,000 of these gallant soldiers gave their lives for the sake of freedom and their country.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ During that conflict, more than 180,000 African Americans (http://www.africanamericans.com/) wore the Union Army blue.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ He developed a more patient approach than was customary in that day: playing defensively, waiting for a mistake, and then capitalizing on it.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ The following year, the Journal of Negro History appeared, one of the oldest learned journals in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ His stay in the United States was a short one due to his treatment by the racist American film industries and because of criticism by blacks regarding his role as a corrupt emperor.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ It is one of four remaining traditional men's colleges in the United States (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[144] The intersection of I-85 and I-285 in
Doraville – officially called the
Tom Moreland Interchange, is known to most residents as
Spaghetti Junction.
[145] Metropolitan Atlanta is approached by thirteen freeways.
.^ Similarly, Islam, in all of its forms within the black community has offered an option for those who "thirst for an alternative to the church."- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
This strong automotive reliance has resulted in heavy
traffic and contributes to Atlanta's
air pollution, which has made Atlanta one of the more polluted cities in the country.
[146] The Clean Air Campaign was created in 1996 to help reduce pollution in metro Atlanta.
Around 2008 the Atlanta metro area has ranked at or near the top of the longest average commute times in the U.S. Also, the Atlanta metro area has ranked at or near the top for worst traffic in the country.
[147].^ Most important was the fact that he changed the South from being a one-crop land of cotton, to being multi-crop farmlands, with farmers having hundreds of profitable uses for their new crops.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ This last signal let pedestrians cross the street.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ This third position halted traffic in all directions to allow pedestrians to cross streets more safely.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
[150]
The proposed
Beltline would create a greenway and public transit system in a circle around the city from a series of mostly abandoned rail lines.
.^ Most important was the fact that he changed the South from being a one-crop land of cotton, to being multi-crop farmlands, with farmers having hundreds of profitable uses for their new crops.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
In addition, there is a proposed
streetcar project that would create a streetcar line along Peachtree Street from downtown to the Buckhead area, as well as possibly another East-West MARTA line.
.^ When his Major League career was completed, he compiled a modest 28-31 record with a 3.29 ERA. He also served as coach for the Atlanta Braves in 1968.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
.^ His residence at 20 East 127th Street in Harlem, New York has been given landmark status by the New York City Preservation Commission.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Her family moved to the Harlem (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harlem) neighborhood of New York City (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_York_City) when she was one and a half years old.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ On February 14, 1965 the home where Malcolm, Betty and their four daughters lived in East Elmhurst, New York was firebombed (the family escaped physical injury).- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
The
Amtrak station is located several miles north of downtown — and it lacks a connection to the MARTA rail system.
.^ Located in the heart of downtown Atlanta, Residence Inn is within walking distance of many restaurants and entertainment as well as being directly across the street from Marta, which can take guests to to other parts of the city within minutes.- Atlanta Hotels: Area information and Atlanta hotel deals from Marriott 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.atlanta.marriott.com [Source type: General]
^ Now in his 14th year providing expert pet containment services in Atlanta area, Philip and family enjoy running Georgia's top Pet Stop® dealership. .- Pet Stop Metro Atlanta - Atlanta Underground Dog Fence and Pet Containment Systems 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.petstopmetroatlanta.com [Source type: News]
^ Located in the Buckhead district of Atlanta near the Lindberg MARTA station, 6 miles Northeast of downtown Atlanta .- Atlanta Hotels: Area information and Atlanta hotel deals from Marriott 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.atlanta.marriott.com [Source type: General]
.^ He entered the military service on July 13, 1898, during the War with Spain as a temporary first lieutenant of the 8th United States Volunteer Infantry.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Read between the lines and its hard not to conclude that for many African-Americans an added appeal of Islam is that its not Christianity.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
^ Washington did much to improve the overall friendship and working relationship between the races in the United States.- The Official Black History Month Thread! [Archive] - The Superhero Hype! Boards 11 September 2009 3:34 UTC forums.superherohype.com [Source type: General]
Surrounding municipalities
Main article:
Metro AtlantaThe population of the Atlanta region spreads across a metropolitan area of 8,376 square miles (21,694 km
2) – a land area larger than that of
Massachusetts.
[151] Because Georgia contains the second highest number of counties in the country,
[152] area residents live under a heavily decentralized collection of governments.
.^ The suites have two beds in one room, a large living area, a kitchen fully stocked with dishes, microwave and fridge!- Hotels in Hotlanta - IgoUgo Atlanta Journal 12 October 2009 11:50 UTC www.igougo.com [Source type: General]
^ There are other Microtel Inn locations in Atlanta including a large one in the more corporate area of town that's called Perimeter Center near the Perimeter Mall.- Hotels in Hotlanta - IgoUgo Atlanta Journal 12 October 2009 11:50 UTC www.igougo.com [Source type: General]
^ Miles Away JODI O. ( See full profile ) A tutor in Atlanta, GA 30305 I recently moved to Atlanta and I'm living in the Buckhead area.- Atlanta babysitters, nannies, pet sitters, senior care, housekeepers, tutors in Atlanta, Georgia 30361 19 January 2010 8:48 UTC www.sittercity.com [Source type: FILTERED WITH BAYES]
[153]Sister cities
Atlanta has eighteen
sister cities, as designated by Sister Cities International, Inc. (SCI):
[154]
 Santa Cruz de Tenerife, Spain Brussels, Belgium (1967) Bucharest, Romania (1994) Cotonou, Benin (1995) Daegu, South Korea (1981) Fukuoka, Japan (2005)- Iasi, Romania (?)
 Lagos, Nigeria (1974) Montego Bay, Jamaica (1972) Newcastle, United Kingdom (1977) Nuremberg (Nürnberg), Germany (1998)
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 Ancient Olympia, Greece (1994) Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago (1987) Ra'anana, Israel (2000) Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (1972) Salcedo, Dominican Republic (1996) Salzburg, Austria (1967) Taipei, Republic of China (Taiwan) (1974) Tbilisi, Georgia (1988)[155] Toulouse, France (1974) Ahmedabad, Gujrat, India (2008)
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- ^ http://money.cnn.com/2007/04/05/real_estate/fastest_growing_metro_areas/index.htm
- ^ Demographia United States Metropolitan Areas 2000–2006 (County Based) | publisher = Demographia | date= 2007-03-23 | url = http://www.demographia.com/db-metmic2004.pdf
- ^ http://atlanta.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2008/04/28/daily97.html
- ^ http://query.nytimes.com/gst/fullpage.html?sec=travel&res=9C0DE3DF1E30F936A15751C0A9669C8B63
- ^ http://www.ajc.com/metro/content/metro/stories/2009/03/19/georgia_census_facts.html?cxntlid=inform_artr
- ^ http://www.census.gov/Press-Release/www/releases/archives/population/013426.html
- ^ http://www.census.gov/popest/metro/files/2008/CSA-EST2008-alldata.csv
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- ^ http://www.allbusiness.com/company-activities-management/company-locations-facilities/6399916-1.html
- ^ http://www.business.gov/states/georgia/local/atlanta.html
- ^ www.georgiapower.com/grc/pdf/2q_2007.pdf
- ^ http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2008/04/21/daily15.html
- ^ http://www.atlanta-airport.com/docs/Traffic/200812.pdf
- ^ http://www.bizjournals.com/atlanta/stories/2008/03/10/daily44.html
- ^ The term "Atlantans" is widely used by both local media and national media.
- ^ "Creation of the Western and Atlantic Railroad". About North Georgia. Golden Ink. http://ngeorgia.com/railroads/warr01.html. Retrieved 2007-11-12.
- ^ Thrasherville State Historical Marker, retrieved on 2009-11-13.
- ^ a b "A Short History of Atlanta: 1782–1859". CITY-DIRECTORY, Inc.. 2007-09-22. http://www.city-book.com/Overview/history/history1.htm. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
- ^ "Georgia History Timeline Chronology for December 29". Our Georgia History. http://ourgeorgiahistory.com/date/December_29. Retrieved 2007-08-30.
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- ^ "Atlanta Old and New: 1848 to 1868". Roadside Georgia. Golden Ink. http://roadsidegeorgia.com/city/atlanta02.html. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
- ^ "A Short History of Atlanta: 1860–1864". CITY-DIRECTORY, Inc.. 2007-09-22. http://www.city-book.com/Overview/history/history2.htm. Retrieved 2007-12-01.
- ^ Jackson, Edwin L.. "The Story of Georgia's Capitols and Capital Cities". Carl Vinson Institute of Government, University of Georgia. http://www.cviog.uga.edu/Projects/gainfo/capital.htm#anchor671763. Retrieved 2007-11-13.
- ^ R. B. Rosenburg, Living Monuments: Confederate Soldier's Homes in the New South (Chapel Hill, N.C.: Univ. of North Carolina Press, 1993), 215 and 218, says the Georgia Dept. of Archives and History, Atlanta, has applications for admission, Board of Trustees letters received, minutes, and reports, hospital record book, invoices, list of persons subscribing contributions, payrolls, record of miscellaneous functions, record of admissions, discharges and deaths, record of donations, register of inmates, George N. Saussey Diary, and visitors register, and the Atlanta Historical Society, Atlanta, has a Confederate veterans file.
- ^ "Atlanta Race Riot". The Coalition to Remember the 1906 Atlanta Race Riot. http://www.1906atlantaraceriot.org/. Retrieved 2006-09-06.
- ^ Atlanta Premiere of Gone With The Wind
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- ^ Greene, Melissa Faye (2006). The Temple Bombing. Cambridge, Massachusetts: Da Capo Press. ISBN 9780306815188.
- ^ Hornsby, Alton (Winter — Autumn, 1991). "Black Public Education in Atlanta, Georgia, 1954–1973: From Segregation to Segregation". The Journal of Negro History (Association for the Study of African-American Life and History, Inc.) 76 (1): 21–47. ISSN 00222992.
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