In 1961-1962, the eyes of the nation were focused on Albany as the century-long struggle of African Americans in southwest Georgia to claim their civil and human rights came to a head. Assisted by nationally renowned activists from SNCC, SCLC, CORE and the NAACP, the people of Albany took a stand, determined to fight segregation through nonviolence. With this concert, we remember the courage of those leaders and celebrate how far we have advanced in a show of unity as today’s society faces new challenges. Bringing together children from middle school to high school to work together for a common purpose broadens their horizons and reinforces a sense of community and purpose. This group of talented children unites people of different races and socio-economic statuses through their music at the concert. Our community can always use a reminder that we work better together than apart, and these children help us to remember that. We have already begun planning the 2019 concert to include the Albany Symphony.
Albany Civil Rights Institute – Albany
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