THE RICK YATES STORY.

The 1960s were unlike any other decade in the history of America. The Nation's Capitol and her surrounding suburbs were in a tumultuous struggle to adapt to the racial changes the country was heading towards. The integration of public schools had its supporters and detractors on both sides. The social dynamics between the two schools in PG County, MD, reflected the era's issues. Historically Black Fairmont Heights High and the newly Integrated Central High would have one of the most ferocious rivalries in the history of the county during the country's integration process. Many LEGENDS came through this era. We bring you yet another mighty Central Falcon who aptly earned the title "MR. CENTRAL". RICK YATES ushered in CHANGE at the Seat Pleasant all-white high school by being among the first to attend the school and the FIRST to integrate the FOOTBALL TEAM. Welcome to the Rick Yates story. #Fairmont HeightshighschoolMD #CentralHighschoolMD #Segregation1960's #Integration1960's #BLK BALL #SOULSOFBLACK #bookertwashington #blackstoriesmatter black history,black history month,black history in america,black history documentary,history,black history archives,american history,black history month for kids,black history facts,black history archive,the black history,black history exposed,black history revealed,black history month song,the black history archive,racism in american history,black women in history,free blacks in america,richest black woman in america,black culture,us history