Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. (March 23, 1938 – June 23, 2003), was an American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and the first African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, serving three terms (1974–82, 1990–94).
Jackson married his first wife, Burnella "Bunnie" Hayes, in 1965. The couple had three children—Elizabeth, Brooke, and Maynard III. Bunnie Jackson founded First Class, Inc., a public relations and marketing firm in Atlanta, prior to their divorce. He married Valerie Richardson in 1977, with whom he had two more children, Valerie and Alexandra. Valerie Jackson hosts Between the Lines each weekend on the WABE-FM radio stadion, the Atlanta Public Broadcasting station.
"Politics is not perfect but it's the best available nonviolent means of changing how we live."
"If you don't like affirmative action, what is your plan to guarantee a level playing field of opportunity?"
"Behind closed doors they had what were legendary battles I hear but when the doors opened there was absolute unity. Not a crack could be found. No separation whatsoever. They were locked together for the good of the community."
"I ran because I became convinced after King was shot and killed, and Martin Luther King was one of the great heroes of my life, that politics is not perfect but it's the best available nonviolent means of changing how we live. If we don't like how we live, we can participate in the perfect most revolutionary act in a democracy, it's called voting."
"This is a situation, in my opinion, where Terry is accustomed to saying African-American. His script writers wrote in 'people of color.' He's trying to go from memory and got confused and said"
"You've got to change attitudes about investing in black neighborhoods, ... It's beginning to catch on."
"It can never again become what it was, ... because you would have to return to the days of segregation."
"I look forward to working closely with the DNC under Terry's tenure, ... I look forward to continuing the focus I began in my campaign on rebuilding state parties, election reform and ensuring that no voter and no state is left behind."
"It's not worthy of an apology, ... Listen -- we've got to stop being too picky about this stuff. There is an understanding, by the way, that phrase has a history to it and is not comfortable, but there was no intent here, no animus whatsoever. I encourage everybody to forget it."
"I am still amazed today at how much we influenced America with lighting the candle here in Atlanta on affirmative action."
Director Sam Pollard constructs a portrait of charismatic trailblazer Maynard Jackson, who became Atlanta’s first black mayor in 1973. The son of pastors raised in the segregated South, Jackson entered college at 14 and took office at 35. During his three-term tenure, he led the city through the traumatic Atlanta child murders and triumphantly hosted the 1996 Olympics, all while championing racial equality. Family and colleagues, including Bill Clinton, Andrew Young and Al Sharpton, tell the epic story of a dynamic leader and his legacy of honor and progress.
published: 11 Nov 2017
"Maynard" Documentary Features Untold Story of Maynard Jackson, Jr.
"Maynard" is the historic, untold story of the Honorable Maynard H. Jackson, Jr.
published: 28 Mar 2015
This Week in Black History: Maynard Jackson
In 1973, Atlanta elected its first black mayor, Maynard Jackson, who would go on to serve three terms from 1974-1994.
published: 20 Nov 2017
Maynard Jackson home in Atlanta
Drone footage of the historic site.
published: 23 Jan 2020
A Tribute to Maynard Jackson
Client: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Radiant3 EP & Producer: Jacob D. Marmer
Editor/Post Supervisor: James Boston
Motion Graphics: Brett Stacy
Love: Radiant3
published: 06 Oct 2014
Maynard Jackson home saved from demolition
A nonprofit bought the northwest Atlanta apartment building
published: 23 Jan 2020
The new mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson was shown in last night. Jordan reports
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Director Sam Pollard constructs a portrait of charismatic trailblazer Maynard Jackson, who became Atlanta’s first black mayor in 1973. The son of pastors raised...
Director Sam Pollard constructs a portrait of charismatic trailblazer Maynard Jackson, who became Atlanta’s first black mayor in 1973. The son of pastors raised in the segregated South, Jackson entered college at 14 and took office at 35. During his three-term tenure, he led the city through the traumatic Atlanta child murders and triumphantly hosted the 1996 Olympics, all while championing racial equality. Family and colleagues, including Bill Clinton, Andrew Young and Al Sharpton, tell the epic story of a dynamic leader and his legacy of honor and progress.
Director Sam Pollard constructs a portrait of charismatic trailblazer Maynard Jackson, who became Atlanta’s first black mayor in 1973. The son of pastors raised in the segregated South, Jackson entered college at 14 and took office at 35. During his three-term tenure, he led the city through the traumatic Atlanta child murders and triumphantly hosted the 1996 Olympics, all while championing racial equality. Family and colleagues, including Bill Clinton, Andrew Young and Al Sharpton, tell the epic story of a dynamic leader and his legacy of honor and progress.
Client: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Radiant3 EP & Producer: Jacob D. Marmer
Editor/Post Supervisor: James Boston
Motion Graphics: Brett Stacy
Love:...
Client: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Radiant3 EP & Producer: Jacob D. Marmer
Editor/Post Supervisor: James Boston
Motion Graphics: Brett Stacy
Love: Radiant3
Client: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Radiant3 EP & Producer: Jacob D. Marmer
Editor/Post Supervisor: James Boston
Motion Graphics: Brett Stacy
Love: Radiant3
(7 Jan 1974) 01/08/74 c0042158 - color
atlanta, ga: The new mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson was shown in last night. Jordan reports.
fcs: atlanta...
(7 Jan 1974) 01/08/74 c0042158 - color
atlanta, ga: The new mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson was shown in last night. Jordan reports.
fcs: atlanta mayor" shows: ms shot of atlanta, pull back to reporter, sof: cu mayor maynard jackson, sof: cu jackson, sof: mcu reporter:
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georgia - atlanta
oaths of office - georgia - atlanta
pol - georgia - atlanta
civil rights in pol
crime - georgia - atlanta
jackson, maynard - sof
xx / 78 ft / 16 orig / color /
mag track
560 ft / 160 orig / color / cuts / 2 rolls
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(7 Jan 1974) 01/08/74 c0042158 - color
atlanta, ga: The new mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson was shown in last night. Jordan reports.
fcs: atlanta mayor" shows: ms shot of atlanta, pull back to reporter, sof: cu mayor maynard jackson, sof: cu jackson, sof: mcu reporter:
(shot 1/7/74 78ft)
georgia - atlanta
oaths of office - georgia - atlanta
pol - georgia - atlanta
civil rights in pol
crime - georgia - atlanta
jackson, maynard - sof
xx / 78 ft / 16 orig / color /
mag track
560 ft / 160 orig / color / cuts / 2 rolls
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Director Sam Pollard constructs a portrait of charismatic trailblazer Maynard Jackson, who became Atlanta’s first black mayor in 1973. The son of pastors raised in the segregated South, Jackson entered college at 14 and took office at 35. During his three-term tenure, he led the city through the traumatic Atlanta child murders and triumphantly hosted the 1996 Olympics, all while championing racial equality. Family and colleagues, including Bill Clinton, Andrew Young and Al Sharpton, tell the epic story of a dynamic leader and his legacy of honor and progress.
Client: Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport
Radiant3 EP & Producer: Jacob D. Marmer
Editor/Post Supervisor: James Boston
Motion Graphics: Brett Stacy
Love: Radiant3
(7 Jan 1974) 01/08/74 c0042158 - color
atlanta, ga: The new mayor of Atlanta, Maynard Jackson was shown in last night. Jordan reports.
fcs: atlanta mayor" shows: ms shot of atlanta, pull back to reporter, sof: cu mayor maynard jackson, sof: cu jackson, sof: mcu reporter:
(shot 1/7/74 78ft)
georgia - atlanta
oaths of office - georgia - atlanta
pol - georgia - atlanta
civil rights in pol
crime - georgia - atlanta
jackson, maynard - sof
xx / 78 ft / 16 orig / color /
mag track
560 ft / 160 orig / color / cuts / 2 rolls
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Maynard Holbrook Jackson, Jr. (March 23, 1938 – June 23, 2003), was an American politician, a member of the Democratic Party, and the first African American mayor of Atlanta, Georgia, serving three terms (1974–82, 1990–94).
Jackson married his first wife, Burnella "Bunnie" Hayes, in 1965. The couple had three children—Elizabeth, Brooke, and Maynard III. Bunnie Jackson founded First Class, Inc., a public relations and marketing firm in Atlanta, prior to their divorce. He married Valerie Richardson in 1977, with whom he had two more children, Valerie and Alexandra. Valerie Jackson hosts Between the Lines each weekend on the WABE-FM radio stadion, the Atlanta Public Broadcasting station.