A Tribute to a Trailblazing Girl Scout
October 14, 2024
A vibrant new mural in Atlanta’s Historic Sweet Auburn district honors Dr. Roslyn Pope, proud Girl Scout alum, civil rights activist, and the powerful voice behind An Appeal for Human Rights, the landmark 1960 manifesto that helped catalyze Atlanta’s role in the civil rights movement.
As a member of Atlanta’s first all-Black Girl Scout troop, Dr. Pope’s early experiences in leadership, service, and community action paved the way for her lifelong advocacy for justice and equality.
The mural is part of a broader initiative led by Gene Kansas, an Atlanta-based developer and preservationist known for revitalizing cultural landmarks across the city. His work in Sweet Auburn helps ensure that the legacies of civil rights icons like Dr. Pope remain visible, celebrated, and accessible to future generations.
Learn more about this powerful tribute, its place in Atlanta’s history, and how the Girl Scout experience helped shape one of the city’s most inspiring leaders.
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