Former Atlanta mayor and civil rights leader Andrew Young has been discharged after being hospitalized Friday in what his family described as a precaution. The specific reason for the hospital stay was not detailed,

In 1961, he and 12 other civil rights activists were nearly killed for trying to integrate interstate bus terminals across the South.

Atlanta developer and preservationist Gene Kansas has written “Civil Sights: Sweet Auburn, A Journey Through Atlanta's National Treasure." It serves as a guide to the district's buildings and some of its unsung heroes.

MLK’s legacy lives on in Atlanta where the city hosted “A day on” of services and parades to honor MLK including projects to feed the homeless.

Andrew Young shares how Martin Luther King Jr. sent him to Birmingham, Alabama a month before protests to build connections with white and Black communities.

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.

Sen. Raphael Warnock holds the same pulpit Martin Luther King Jr. once preached from. He told Morning Edition that "your life's project should be longer and larger than your lifespan."

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 the most influential and recognizable figures in American history. His rise from the pulpit of the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta to his groundbreaking work as a founder and leader

King's innovative thinking helped pave the way for Black entrepreneurial success. By challenging what's possible, King created a new era.

As the nation recognizes Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, a traditional celebration will take place locally. The 2025 MLK Day Beloved Community Commemorative Service kicks off at 9 a.m. on Monday, and you can watch it live from home.

State of Georgia hosts 2025 MLK holiday ceremony at the Capitol to honor civil rights icon Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Discover the impact of recent executive orders and the ongoing debate on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).