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This Day in Black History: Feb. 14, 1957

The Southern Christian Leadership Conference was established on Feb. 14, 1957 and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. served as president.
02/14/2020

Civil Rights Groups: Prevent King Monument at Stone Mountain

Why leaders do not want King associated with the landmark.
10/15/2015
Selma-to-Montgomery March

50th Anniversary of March to Tackle Today's Issues

Activists will address current voting laws, redistricting.
10/16/2014

Commentary: The Stirring, Inspirational Voice of Maya Angelou

The celebrated author and poet died at age 86.
05/28/2014

This Day in Black History: April 17, 1990

Ralph Abernathy died in Atlanta.
04/17/2014

Group Puts Confederate Flag on Ga. Specialty Tag

Civil rights advocates are infuriated over license plates.
02/19/2014
Martin Luther King Jr.

Fifty Years Later, Marchers of 1963 Recall Dignity and Unity

Several say it is an event they will never forget.
08/22/2013
Expert Says Trayvon Was on Top of Zimmerman

SCLC Calls for Peace Ahead of Zimmerman Verdict

Civil rights group will rally today outside the courthouse.
07/11/2013

This Day in Black History: May 11, 1968

The Poor People's Campaign arrives in Washington, D.C.
05/11/2013

Martin Luther King III Discusses the Family Bible, His Father and Obama

King says attacking poverty should be a higher priority.
01/23/2013

This Day in Black History: June 24, 1968

Resurrection City was cleared out of Washington, D.C.
06/24/2012