Civil RightsAtlanta played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement of the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. It is known as "the cradle of the Civil Rights Movement" because local figures such as Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., Ambassador Andrew Young, and Congressman John Lewis fought for voting rights and desegregation of public places with their contribution to the non-violent struggle for equal rights. The city of Atlanta is home to the Center For Civil and Human Rights which shows Atlanta's role in the world wide civil rights movement, and educates visitors on how they can support the ongoing fight for human rights. 
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