Jan. 19 is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the annual observance of the life and legacy of the civil rights icon best known for ...

The program connects contemporary challenges to time-tested lessons from Civil Rights icons like MLK and Andrew Young.

ATLANTA — It was a night of singing, fundraising, and honor for civil rights icon Andrew Young. The 93-year-old was recognized Monday in front of nearly 200 people. They gathered to pay tribute to the ...

Today marks the birthday of Martin Luther King Jr., a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement. Born in Atlanta in 1929, King became one of the most influential leaders advocating for the rights ...

To continue reading this content, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings and refresh this page. As Atlanta prepares for a population of 10 million, this ...

St. Augustine's racial clashes in the summer of 1964 led directly to the busting of a filibuster and passage of the Civil ...

The historic buildings and history of the Sweet Auburn neighbourhood aren't just a backdrop, but an active force in ...

About a hundred people gathered in Decatur to kick off a nationwide tour led by local activists to reenergize Black voters and create a national agenda for racial equality and Black empowerment. The ...

Dr. Beasley, known for advocating for Black servicemembers in the military as well as economic equality, died at 88 years old. His services begin at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 19 at Antioch Baptist ...

ATLANTA — A new effort is underway in Congress to recognize Atlanta’s historic West Hunter Street Baptist Church as a National Historic Site, honoring its pivotal role in the Civil Rights Movement and ...

A civil rights leader who marched alongside Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., has died. Bishop Bill C. Harris died on Dec. 9 after a long battle with cancer, his family announced Wednesday. Harris was 82.

The "Atlanta's Journey for Civil Rights Bike Tour" is one of several treks led by Bicycle Tours of Atlanta, and celebrates the city's rich civil rights history. The three-hour guided tour explores ...