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.
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
Why planes take off over graves at Georgia's major airports
Credits: AJC|WSBTV|Getty|J. Crawford/AJC|B. Ball|Savannah Mun. Arch.|US Geo. Survey|Savannah/Hilton Head Intl. Airport|Savannah Morning News|Libr. of Cong.|RMI
The ultimate severe weather supply guide for the South
Here's how smart preparation helps people across the South stay safe and comfortable through severe weather events. Credits: AJC | AP