Atlanta police department integrates, 75 years ago | ATL Vault

Atlanta News First
21/10/2025 23 min Temporada 1 Episodio 7
Atlanta police department integrates, 75 years ago | ATL Vault

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On April 3, 1948,  the first Black police officers began patrolling Atlanta's streets around Auburn Avenue, marking the official integration of the Atlanta Police Department. Author Thomas Mullen discusses the challenges these pioneers faced in mid-20th century Atlanta. Mullen is the author of seven books, including Darktown, Midnight Atlanta and Lightning Men, written in the timeframe of 1940s and 1950s Atlanta.

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