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Tuesday, February 19, 2013  Updated with video; The Flint River was selected to be this year's water high way, and features limestone bluffs, blue holes, and a variety of wildlife.

Thursday, September 06, 2012  Updated with video; Albany saw an increase in tourism this summer.

Monday, July 16, 2012  Updated with video; The freedom singers perform at the Civil Rights Institute the second Saturday of every month at 1 o'clock.

Thursday, July 12, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Civil Rights Institute will have to wait longer to receive requested funds from the city of Albany because the Albany-Dougherty Inner City Authority (ADICA) isn't able to serve as a financial conduit.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Board of City Commissioners has struck down a resolution to continue the negotiation process for a site for the Albany Multimodal Transportation facility.

Monday, February 13, 2012  Updated with video; Visitors’ at the Civil Rights Institute of Albany received a musical treat from the freedom singers Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday, February 01, 2012  Updated with video; Professors at Albany State University say local youth do not know enough about the Albany Movement; they hope to repair this through a summer bridge program.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012  Updated with video; In our Facebook Story of the Day you wanted to know what role Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. played in the Albany Civil Rights Movement.

Thursday, November 17, 2011  Updated with video; The film "All My Babies" chronicled successful mid-wife Mrs. Mary Coley.

Wednesday, November 16, 2011  Updated with video; Danny Lyons, once a photographer for SNCC, says it is emotional coming back to Albany where he once took pictures documenting the Albany Movement.

Thursday, September 29, 2011  Civil rights it's one of the most important chapters in American history, but it's becoming quickly forgotten.

Sunday, August 21, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Civil Rights Institute is sponsoring a play based on the life of a Civil Rights legend.

Wednesday, May 25, 2011  Formwalt will stay on through the end of December to make sure there is a smooth transition.

Thursday, February 10, 2011  Albany Civil Rights Institute Director Lee Formwalt stopped by the school to give a lesson on the history of the Albany Civil Rights Movement

Wednesday, February 09, 2011  The Albany Transit System is remembering Rosa Parks during Black History Month by blocking off front row seats in her honor, but some riders don't know who she is.