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Black History Month from 11ALIVE in Atlanta | Atlanta, GA
'Atlanta's brand is the civil rights movement' | City pays tribute to leaders with public art initiative
The city allocates 1.5 percent of its construction budget to public artwork.
The legendary real people behind some of Atlanta's street names
Preserving the memories of Civil Rights icons through Atlanta's street signs and names.
Four Freedom Riders discuss their work in desegregating the South
They recalled their time during the early 60s while integrating Southern restaurants.
The man behind the brand: Willie A. Watkins' humble beginnings to mortuary trailblazer
'I always wanted to be an undertaker,' Watkins said.
Black female group in Conyers changing the face of golf
“I think it’s pretty empowering because you don’t usually see a lot of Black girls out on the golf course.”
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She was college-educated, lead the choir, played the church organ, and served as a proud member of the NAACP and several organizations that focused on social justice
Black History Month: Shaping Our Future
This is a special report from 11Alive News.
The untold story of Dr. King’s mother, Alberta Williams King
She was college-educated, lead the choir, played the church organ, and served as a proud member of the NAACP and several organizations that focused on social justice
Black History Month: Shaping Our Future
This is a special report from 11Alive News.
'He was a hero to this city' | Atlanta reeling loss of community activist Haroun Shahid Wakil
He brought local gangs to the table to help curb violence and protected students from predators before and after school.
Navigating the world of Black and blue as a Black police officer
Retired Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Rambo is a visual representation of how Black members of law enforcement navigate two worlds. The Black and the blue.
'He was a hero to this city' | Atlanta reeling loss of community activist Haroun Shahid Wakil
He brought local gangs to the table to help curb violence and protected students from predators before and after school.
Navigating the world of Black and blue as a Black police officer
Retired Sheriff’s Deputy Charles Rambo is a visual representation of how Black members of law enforcement navigate two worlds. The Black and the blue.
NASA headquarters in DC renamed in honor of 'Hidden Figure' Mary Jackson
Mary Jackson was the very first Black female engineer at NASA. Now the agency's headquarters bears her name.
An 'awesome responsibility' | Gwinnett County's first black sheriff reflects on inspiration during Black History Month
Sheriff Keybo Taylor postponed his swearing-in ceremony when he tested positive for COVID-19.
NASA headquarters in DC renamed in honor of 'Hidden Figure' Mary Jackson
Mary Jackson was the very first Black female engineer at NASA. Now the agency's headquarters bears her name.
An 'awesome responsibility' | Gwinnett County's first black sheriff reflects on inspiration during Black History Month
Sheriff Keybo Taylor postponed his swearing-in ceremony when he tested positive for COVID-19.
'It never dawned on us not to': Black restaurant owners discuss thriving in Atlanta, representing in 2021
'Quite often, Black-owned businesses are underserved and underfunded, so it does help us out. It supplements the bank loans that a lot of us aren't getting.'
'Shut up and play...that's not going to happen' | UGA volleyball player creates safe space for black women
After the practices, classes and just hectic life in general, sometimes you just need a little "Girl Talk."
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The state is seeing an increase in vandalism of Georgia Historical Society markers relating to African-American history, the Civil War and Reconstruction, they said.
'It never dawned on us not to': Black restaurant owners discuss thriving in Atlanta, representing in 2021
'Quite often, Black-owned businesses are underserved and underfunded, so it does help us out. It supplements the bank loans that a lot of us aren't getting.'
'Shut up and play...that's not going to happen' | UGA volleyball player creates safe space for black women
After the practices, classes and just hectic life in general, sometimes you just need a little "Girl Talk."
Jackie Robinson historical marker vandalized, shot at in south Georgia
The state is seeing an increase in vandalism of Georgia Historical Society markers relating to African-American history, the Civil War and Reconstruction, they said.
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