ATLANTA — For nearly a century, civil rights activist Xernona Clayton has dedicated her life to serving her community. Clayton, 95, helped the late Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. plan marches. She was ...

In addition to fighting crime, members of the watch who started in 1961, had to fight discrimination within the community and ...

Andrew Young is a pivotal figure in the civil rights movement, a former U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and a two-term mayor of Atlanta. The nation last saw him as he delivered a heartfelt ...

National Jewish Health announced that it will join local Atlanta leaders to host the second annual “Legends of Atlanta” ...

A guide to meaningful travel experiences that connect visitors with African American history, art, and traditions across the nation.

King led several nonviolent campaigns in Birmingham, known at the time as "the most segregated city in America." ...

In this digital age of disinformation, it’s easy for simple facts about the Civil Rights Movement to get misconstrued. During ...

A new historical marker has been dedicated to Citizens Trust Bank, recognizing its impact on Atlanta’s Black community and ...

Civil Rights Leader and Georgia lawmaker Julian Bond SNL—along with Atlanta-based band Brick as the musical guest.

On February 7, 4th and 5th grade students from Hutto Elementary School (HES) embarked on a memorable Footsteps of Freedom ...