Spelmanite
Unite!
Unite!
These young women, mostly ages 16–18, became important activists in the Atlanta Student Movement.
"Who were the Foot Soldiers?" or "Who were the Class of 1964?"
This document, written by AUC students, was published on March 9th, 1960, demanding an end to segregation in Atlanta.
"What is 'An Appeal for Human Rights'?"
In September 1964, Fannie Lou Hamer spoke about her experiences and named them this.
"What is 'We're On Our Way'?"
True or False? Albert Manley, former president of Spelman College, sent a letter to to parents against support of student-led protests and activism on campus.
True
The first student-led protest mentioned in the film, "Foot Soldiers: The Class of 1965," was on what date?
"When was March 15th, 1960?"
Hamer believes this iconic American phrase is hypocritical in contrast to Black Americans’ daily struggles.
"What is the Land of the Free?"
True or False? Only Spelman and these four other schools participated in the movement: Morehouse College, Clark Atlanta University, Morris Brown College, and Atlanta University.
False
In response to the protest, 77 establishments, such as Walgreens and Rich's, underwent this process that led to both black and white consumers being allowed to shop at the same store.
"What is desegregation?"
Hamer's most famous phrase was related to her thoughts on collective liberation, saying how liberation should be shared and inclusive.
"What is 'nobody's free until everybody's free'?"
This future two‑star general participated in the protests as a Spelman student.
"Who is Marcelite Jordan Harris?"
This president of the United States made the call to release Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
"Who is John F. Kennedy?"
Hamer was brutally beaten in Winona, Mississippi, after returning from this type of workshop.
"What is a voter registration workshop?"
This Spelman student entered the “White Waiting Room” by accident, not knowing Southern racial codes.
"Who is Georgianne Thomas?"
Fannie Lou Hamer connects the struggle to ensure voting rights for black people to the murders of these three civil rights movement workers killed in Mississippi in 1964.
"Who are Chaney, Goodman, and Schwerner?"
Hamer, a Baptist, references this Gospel's teachings during her speech, saying that prayer alone is not enough and you must "get up and try to do something."
"What is the Gospel of Matthew?"