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Rev. Martin Luther King Jr’s Closest Allies

There was a small army of people behind Dr. King, building the Civil Rights movement, these are a few of the many names.
01/14/2024

Philadelphia Event Focuses On Keeping Civil Rights Movement Stories Alive

Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young and other icons commemorated 10 years of Comcast’s ‘Voices of the Civil Rights Movement.’
09/26/2023

Ambassador Andrew Young Reflects On Over 70 Years Of A Life In Service and Today’s Issues

Young, who is turning 90, shares his understanding of history and the contemporary world based on his life as an activist, politician and diplomat.
03/10/2022

Former U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young Compares Russian Leader Vladimir Putin To Donald Trump

The former congressman, Atlanta mayor and Civil Rights icon called Putin one of the world’s “crazy, sick people,” as conflict in the Ukraine emerges.
02/23/2022

This Day in Black History: March 2, 1867

Howard University is established in Washington, D.C.
03/02/2020

Selma's 50th Anniversary Brings Comparisons to Ferguson

AP draws parallels between yesterday's and today's struggle.
03/05/2015

Ex-Atlanta Mayor Says Danny Ferry Should Resume Hawks' GM Job

Andrew Young doesn't think former NBA player is racist.
02/18/2015

This Day in Black History: Nov. 7, 1972

Barbara Jordan and Andrew Young were elected to Congress.
11/07/2014

Poet Maya Angelou Remembered for Wisdom, Clarity

Leaders and celebrities celebrate the icon's life.
06/09/2014
Marc Morial

NUL's Marc Morial Throws It Way Back This Thursday

A look back with National Urban League chief.
06/05/2014
T.I., Game. G-Count, L.E.P. Bogus Boys

T.I. Saves the Day

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