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News Articles: civil rights

Author, Katina Rankin says she wrote a children's book to open a dialogue among young people and their families

Looking Back On Emmett Till Case 63 Years Later

The U.S. Department of Justice has reopened the murder case of Emmett Till, the African-American teenager killed the summer of 1955. The 14-year old was...

February 08, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
Louise Shropshire, the woman behind the civil rights anthem "We Shall Overcome"

Music Minute: Louise Shropshire, "We Shall Overcome"

On Monday, the nation will honor the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. But today, we remember the woman who inspired one of the most...

February 08, 2019
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By:
  • Leah Fleming and
  • Taylor Gantt
Alley Pat speaking at Civil Rights leader, Hosea Williams' funeral in 2000.

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  • History

Remembering Atlanta Radio Legend, Alley Pat, And The Legacy He Left Behind

“On Second Thought” began celebrating Black History Month by learning about the man who was nicknamed the “Mouth of the South,” James “Alley Pat”...

February 01, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor and
  • Virginia Prescott
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in 1964

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2019 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Events In Georgia

Martin Luther King Jr. Day will be observed on Monday, Jan. 21, and several events will take place in Georgia to commemorate his life.

January 21, 2019
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By:
  • La'Raven Taylor
Several artists plan to install roughly 30 murals before Super Bowl 53.

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  • Arts & Life

Tackles, Touchdowns, And Art? Super Bowl 53 Features Atlanta Murals

Super Bowl 53 gets underway in less than one month. The action will take place at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on February 3. Before the game and...

January 04, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott and
  • La'Raven Taylor
Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms and Congressman John Lewis join hands undeneath his new street sign.

Atlanta's Freedom Parkway Named In John Lewis' Honor

Freedom Parkway runs east in Atlanta, coming off the interstate that goes through the heart of the city. The King Center, named for Civil Rights icon...

August 23, 2018
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Dorthy Cotton

MLK Adviser, Civil Rights Icon Dorothy Cotton Dies at 88

Dorthy Cotton, a civil rights pioneer who worked with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr has died at the age of 88. Cotton led education efforts for the Southern...

June 12, 2018
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By:
  • Bradley George and
  • Camile Ervin

On Second Thought For Thursday, April 5, 2018

The U.S. Supreme Court issued its historic ruling Brown v. the Board of Education more than six decades ago. Linda Brown, the namesake of that landmark...

April 09, 2018
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By:
  • Sean Powers ,
  • Tony Harris ,
  • and 5 more

Graphic Novel "March" Brings Civil Rights Movement To Life

Georgia Congressman John Lewis is a man who wears many hats. He is a civil rights leader, a principled politician and a graphic novelist. We talked to...

April 03, 2018
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By:
  • Tony Harris ,
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • and 1 more
Dr. Martin Lurher King, Jr. in 1964.

Hyatt Regency’s Legacy As The Hotel Of Hope

Fifty years ago this month, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. spoke at the annual convention of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. Hyatt Regency in...

April 02, 2018
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By:
  • Sean Powers
Protestors rally in front of the White House in Washington, D.C.

Where Do Today's Mass Protests Go From Here?

April 4 marks 50 years since Martin Luther King Jr was killed in Memphis, Tennessee, and all this week we're paying tribute to King and his legacy. King...

April 02, 2018
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By:
  • Tony Harris and
  • Fenly Foxen

On Second Thought For Monday, January 29, 2018

The GOP tax bill has many concerned the law will negatively impact the middle class while bolstering the rich. But a new study from the union Actors...

January 29, 2018
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee ,
  • Trevor Young ,
  • and 3 more
Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga. makes a point as the House Ways and Means Committee continues its debate over the Republican tax reform package, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2017.

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  • Politics

Georgians In Washington Push Back Against Trump

On this edition of Political Rewind, two prominent Georgians push back against President Trump: FBI Director Chris Wray defends the honor of his agency...

December 08, 2017
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

Landmark Decision in LGBT Workers' Rights Case

For the first time, a federal court has ruled workers can’t be fired for their sexual orientation. A court in Chicago recently extended workplace...

May 17, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Whitney Chirdon

On Second Thought For Thursday, October 27, 2016

Creative Loafing senior staff writer Rodney Carmichael spent weeks interviewing the old and new guard of Atlanta’s Civil Rights Movement. One group he...

November 04, 2016
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee
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