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

ATLANTA — On Friday, friends and family of the youngest of the 13 original Freedom Riders gathered at the historic Ebenezer Baptist Church to honor his life and work. Charles Person died earlier this ...

ATLANTA — WSB is celebrating Black History Month through stories about people in our community who are making a difference. Channel 2′s Karyn Greer spoke with Ambassador Andrew Young about his most ...

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 ...

The National Center for Civil and Human Rights has received a $500,000 gift from Atlanta-based Norfolk Southern Corporation. The freight transportation network and shipping company’s gift will go ...

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 ...

The daughter of Andrew Young, a distinguished civil rights leader in Atlanta, has died. The family confirmed that Lisa Young Alston died on March 14, days after her father celebrated his 93rd birthday ...

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.