Fifty years ago this month, the United States Supreme Court issued a landmark decision that put real teeth into Civil Rights Act of 1964.Broadcast Version
The Heart of Atlanta Motel sat in the 200 block of Courtland Street. Back then, you could easily see the site from the highway. It boasted two full size swimming pools, a restaurant and lounge, air conditioning, and room service, all upscale amenities for the time. One thing it did not offer was accommodations for African-Americans.
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