Why MLK Jr. sent Andrew Young to Birmingham during civil rights era
Former U.S. Ambassador and Atlanta Mayor Andrew Young reflects on Martin Luther King Jr.'s strategic approach to the civil rights movement. Young recounts King sending him to Birmingham, Alabama a month before major demonstrations to establish connections with both white and Black community members. Young says King's goal was to negotiate and prepare the community for peaceful protests, demonstrating his belief in the power of communication over confrontation.
What the FBI raid of the Fulton County election office means for 2026
The FBI raid at the Fulton County elections hub raises urgent questions about 2026. Credits: AJC|C-SPAN|AP|Fulton Co. PD|The Dan Bongino Show/X|Arvin Temkar/AJC
Georgia’s youngest state lawmaker weighs in on students protesting ICE
The AJC's Greg Bluestein spoke with Rep. Akbar Ali, the youngest elected state lawmaker in Georgia, about recent ICE protests.
Hundreds gather calling for justice after Minneapolis ICE shooting
Hundreds gather in Atlanta for a vigil and protest after the ICE killing of Alex Pretti, calling for justice, solidarity and an end to ICE
The FBI just raided Fulton County's election hub. Here’s what we know.
FBI agents descended on Fulton County’s election hub on Wednesday, Jan. 28, for a sudden raid. Credits: AJC|AP|@joshmclauringa/Instagram|Greg Bluestein/AJC