Local brief
‘Tup’ Holmes fought segregated golf. A $10,000 proposal would support his legacy.
Atlanta’s parks department and the Holmes foundation are developing an exhibit about his civil rights fight. A proposed city donation goes before committee November 10.
An exhibit about Alfred “Tup” Holmes’ challenge to segregated public golf is in development—and Atlanta councilmembers are proposing a donation of up to $10,000 to the foundation preserving his legacy.[1][2]
The proposed resolution says Atlanta’s Department of Parks and Recreation is working with the Alfred “Tup” Holmes Legacy Foundation on an exhibit about his civil rights contributions and the lasting impact of his legal victory on access to public recreation. It does not specify an exhibit location or opening date.[2]
The measure describes Holmes as a civil rights pioneer whose challenge to Atlanta’s segregated public golf courses led to a landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision, helping change access to public recreational spaces in Atlanta and beyond.[2]
Councilmembers Wayne Martin, Matt Westmoreland and Eshé Collins sponsor resolution 26-R-4344. The proposed donation would draw $5,000 from the District 11 carry-forward account and $5,000 from the Council President distribution account.[1]
City Council’s November 2 action was a referral without objection, not approval of the donation. The proposal is listed on the Finance/Executive Committee’s November 10 agenda; that meeting is scheduled for 2:30 p.m.[1][2][3]
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