Former Atlanta mayor Ivan Allen, Jr., received the Martin Luther King, Jr., Nonviolent Peace Prize in 1981. Which BEST explains why Allen received the award?
Responses
A Allen was instrumental in increasing downtown construction.Allen was instrumental in increasing downtown construction.
B Allen was responsible for bringing major sports teams to Atlanta.Allen was responsible for bringing major sports teams to Atlanta.
C Allen helped arrange Martin Luther King’s funeral after his assassination.Allen helped arrange Martin Luther King’s funeral after his assassination.
D Allen helped keep Atlanta’s citizens calm during the Civil Rights Movement.
D Allen helped keep Atlanta’s citizens calm during the Civil Rights Movement.
This answer is correct because Ivan Allen, Jr., played a significant role in maintaining peace and calm in Atlanta during the Civil Rights Movement. He worked to promote desegregation and improve race relations in the city, which helped prevent violent outbreaks and protests. His efforts to bridge the racial divide and promote nonviolent solutions align with the values of the Martin Luther King, Jr., Nonviolent Peace Prize.