Charles Person, Youngest of the Original Freedom Riders, Dies at 82
In 1961, he and 12 other civil rights activists were nearly killed for trying to integrate interstate bus terminals across ...
Atlanta developer Gene Kansas chronicles Sweet Auburn's legacy
Atlanta developer and preservationist Gene Kansas has written “Civil Sights: Sweet Auburn, A Journey Through Atlanta's ...
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City of Atlanta honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr with day of service, parades
MLK’s legacy lives on in Atlanta where the city hosted “A day on” of services and parades to honor MLK including projects to ...
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An Atlanta Civil Rights icon remembers a historic sit-in alongside MLK Jr.
In the 1960 presidential election, little focus was given to unrest in the South. So Atlanta activist Lonnie C. King came up with a plan, turning to his childhood friend MLK Jr. for support.
How Martin Luther King Jr. Was an Innovator
King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.
Martin Luther King Jr.: How He Rose as a National Media Figure
More than 50 years after he died at age 39 from an assassin’s bullet, the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. endures as one of ...
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Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock reflects on MLK Jr.'s teachings, legacy
U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock from Georgia joined Morning Edition to discuss his political rise, how MLK Jr.'s message continues to resonate and the state of politics in a second Donald Trump presidency.
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Speakers at Georgia Capitol mark King holiday celebration with calls for unity
State of Georgia hosts 2025 MLK holiday ceremony at the Capitol to honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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10 films to look forward to at the Atlanta Jewish Film Festival
This year’s Atlanta Jewish Film Festival (AJFF), which marks the festival’s 25th anniversary, includes 50 features and 14 short films. With so many movies to choose from, it can be difficult to know ...