Dear Principals: The Augusta Chronicle and The Lucy C. Laney Museum are sponsoring an essay competition open to all middle and high school students which allows them to showcase their writing abilities while researching an integral segment of our nation's history. Contest Information | Newspapers for Teachers
Augusta and Augustans were breaking the color barrier long before Jackie Robinson became the first African-American in professional baseball.
Essay Contest Winners The Augusta Chronicle and The Lucy C. Laney Museum sponsored an essay contest that allowed students to showcase their writing abilities while researching an integral part of our nation's history. High School School • Faded Memories - Ariana Gause • A Politician's Gift to Women - Tranecia Nolley • A Hero Indeed - Brandon Paschal Middle School • A Life Path to Follow - Annalise Eberhard • The Girl Who Kept Her Seat - Rebecca S. Phifer • My Inspiration - Tyson Deshawn McKevie • See all the essays	Augusta's African-American History • Paine students worked to end segregation • Paine group's actions, success go unheralded • Augusta's black heritage • Local African-Americans broke many barriers • Walker was born a slave • Ricks led unit with diversity • Soldiers biggest fight was for equality Landmarks • Cedar Grove Cemetery • Golden Blocks, Business District • Springfield Baptist Church   Landmarks Map Related Links • Lucy Laney Museum of Black History • Tabernacle Baptist Church
Black Business Icons A look at African-American business in the Augusta area. • Pilgrim Life Insurance • Lenox Theatre • Dent's Undertaking • Augusta’s Penny Savings Bank From Columbia County The News-Times profiles notable African-American residents. • Charles J. "Chuck" Smith III • Walker Marshall • Mike Leverett Sr. • Bessie Thomas Special Sections • 2005 Black History Section • 2004 Black History Section • 2003 Black History Section • 2002 Black History Section • Celebrate Black History 2000 • Augusta's Race Relations • From Augusta to Africa
Thursday, March 2, 2006  • Black History Month poets are recognized  • Pupil's essay about her grandmother wins contest   Friday, February 17, 2006  • Black Americans have hard time piecing together tumultuous past   Tuesday, February 14, 2006  • Man makes his own history by attending King's funeral   Saturday, February 4, 2006  • Students urged to embrace love