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Story August 5, 1961

The Atlanta Inquirer

Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia

What is this article about?

A delegation of Black citizens led by W. A. 'Chief' Aiken met with the Fulton County Grand Jury this week to discuss key community issues, including race relations, police brutality, recreation, education, and housing.

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Citizens Appear
Before Grand Jury

A delegation of Negro citizens, led by W. A. "Chief" Aiken, appeared this week before the Fulton County Grand Jury, presented its views on matters of concern to the community and answered questions posed by the members of the Grand Jury.

Members of the delegation and the subjects they discussed included, Mrs. P. Q. Yancey, Interracial Committee; Warren Cochrane, Race Relations; C. R. Yates, Police Brutality; Mrs. Sujette Crank, Recreation; Carl Holman, Education; W. A. Aiken, Housing.

What sub-type of article is it?

Historical Event

What themes does it cover?

Justice Social Manners

What keywords are associated?

Grand Jury Negro Delegation Race Relations Police Brutality Recreation Education Housing

What entities or persons were involved?

W. A. "Chief" Aiken Mrs. P. Q. Yancey Warren Cochrane C. R. Yates Mrs. Sujette Crank Carl Holman

Where did it happen?

Fulton County

Story Details

Key Persons

W. A. "Chief" Aiken Mrs. P. Q. Yancey Warren Cochrane C. R. Yates Mrs. Sujette Crank Carl Holman

Location

Fulton County

Event Date

This Week

Story Details

A delegation of Negro citizens led by W. A. "Chief" Aiken appeared before the Fulton County Grand Jury to present views on community concerns including interracial committee, race relations, police brutality, recreation, education, and housing, and answered questions from the jury.

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