Local Leaders Respond to Aretha Franklin’s Passing: “We have lost one of the great artists of our time”

Aretha Franklin, the “Queen Of Soul” and one of the greatest singers in the history of popular music, has died…
08.17.18
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Rep. John Lewis Calls for Brian Kemp’s Resignation as Secretary of State

Today, civil rights icon and United States Representative John Lewis called on gubernatorial candidate Brian Kemp to resign his position…
08.09.18
Dorothy Cotton – the personification of brave women in the fight for justice  

In the annals of the civil rights movement there is a photo of eight stalwarts in the Southern Christian Leadership…
06.13.18
White Georgia county commissioner refuses to resign for calling John Lewis a ‘racist pig’

A Georgia county commissioner refuses to resign for calling John Lewis a 'racist pig.' Democrats are calling for his ouster.
01.17.17
CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS VISITS CHICAGO WITH TAMMY DUCKWORTH

CONGRESSMAN JOHN LEWIS VISITS CHICAGO WITH TAMMY DUCKWORTH by Kai EL’ Zabar Executive Editor Congressman John Lewis, born outside Troy,…
10.31.16
Black women who boosted Obama are sticking with Clinton

DETROIT (AP) — From the pulpit of an African-American church in Detroit not long ago, Bishop Corletta Vaughn offered a…
03.28.16
John Lewis called ‘sellout’ and ‘Uncle Tom’ for endorsing Clinton over Bernie Sanders (video)

WASHINGTON — Venerated Congressman John Lewis is taking some incoming fire after he publicly announced his endorsement of Hillary Clinton…
02.11.16
Legendary Congressman John Lewis offering internships

ATLANTA — Congressman John Lewis’ (D-Georgia) staff will be conducting walk-in interviews on a first-come, first-served basis for unpaid internships in…
02.03.16
Congressman Lewis Encourages AIDS Testing on World AIDS Day

Today, legendary Georgia Congressman John Lewis Lewis (D-Atlanta), who has advocated and fought on behalf of human rights for the past…
12.01.15
Iconic Congressman John Lewis to be honored at National Civil and Human Rights Museum

ATLANTA — Legendary Congressman and former Martin Luther King Jr. confidante John Lewis (D-Ga.) cemented his iconic status 50 years…
09.30.15
Civil Rights Warrior Amelia Boynton Robinson, Portrayed In “Selma,” Dies At 104

America has lost a warrior of the Civil Rights Movement. Amelia Boynton Robinson died today in Alabama of a massive…
08.26.15
Bond remembered for civil rights work after his death at 75

ATLANTA (AP) — Through the tough struggles of the civil rights movement, Julian Bond always kept his sense of humor,…
08.18.15
Local Atlanta and national dignitaries celebrate Julian Bond’s legendary life

ATLANTA — Local and national dignitaries began pouring in accolades to celebrate the life of legendary Civil Rights leader Julian…
08.17.15