A new Mississippi law that restricts diversity, equity and inclusion policies in education will harm the way schools teach ...

In 1865, Congress passes the 13th Amendment. The war ends, Lincoln is assassinated and the states ratify the amendment later ...

In the fight for civil rights, King and his wife, Coretta, had to give up a lot. They knew how their family was affected by the fight. As a family, they made every effort to spend time together.

A new Mississippi law that restricts diversity, equity and inclusion policies in education will harm the way schools teach about important historical events and people who challenged racism and ...

In June 1966, Varela was assigned with covering the Meredith March Against Fear in Mississippi, a 19-day demonstration led by Civil Rights activist James Meredith, with the function of promoting black ...

On July 2, 1964, the U.S. Civil Rights Act of 1964 became law with the signature of President Lyndon B. Johnson.

The Brief Civil rights icon Andrew Young will sign copies of his biography and memoir this Saturday in Marietta. The event takes place from 2 to 4 p.m. at Barnes & Noble at Avenue East Cobb on Roswell ...

Throughout the morning, we brought viewers along on the "Atlanta’s Journey for Civil Rights Bike Tour," one of several tours offered by Bicycle Tours of Atlanta.

From a Memphis fried chicken joint to a tamale counter in Jackson, these restaurants didn't just feed civil rights leaders – they funded, sheltered and fuelled the fight for equality.

WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The acting chair of the federal agency that enforces workers rights acknowledged Wednesday that transgender workers are protected under civil rights laws but defended her ...

SAVANNAH, Ga. (WTOC) - Wednesday, a Savannah civil rights icon is getting a much deserved recognition. Reverend Dr. Ralph Mark Gilbert is considered the father of the Savannah Civil Rights ...