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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  Minnesota Legislature passes same-sex marriage, governor to sign bill allowing Aug. 1 gay weddings

Monday, April 22, 2013  Congressman Sanford Bishop made a stop at Albany State University Monday morning to speak about the importance of research.

Sunday, March 24, 2013  Albany city officials spent their Sunday afternoon dedicating two buildings to a 1970's civil rights activist.

Sunday, March 10, 2013  Updated with video; The Smithsonian's National Museum of African American History and Culture partnered with Albany State University to host a day-long event on Saturday.

Thursday, February 21, 2013  During the 1968 Civil Rights Movement, then nine year old Ralph D. Abernathy III, without his parent’s knowledge, stood alongside men and women, who were caught up in the push for equality. Arrested as part of a “mule train” march to a Martin Luther King Jr. rally, he was held in a warehouse alongside 250 other marchers.

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, February 14, 2013  The James Earl Carter Library at Georgia Southwestern State University is hosting a civil rights history exhibit that lasts through the end of February.

Thursday, February 14, 2013  The Albany Civil Rights Movement has spanned more than fifty years; one church's pastor has experienced it all.

Monday, January 21, 2013  Hundreds gathered at the First African Baptist Church in Sylvester to honor Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and give back to the community.

Saturday, January 19, 2013  Updated with video; The Boys and Girls Club partnered with the East Town Civic League and Jackson Heights Elementary School to put on a family ML King Day Celebration for the community.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Albany State University held their annual Dr. Martin Luther King Convocation Thursday Morning.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  Updated with video; Darton State College invited poet and performance artist Reginald "PM" Sweet to pay tribute to Martin Luther King on his birthday in remembrance of the civil rights leader.

Monday, January 14, 2013  Civil Rights pioneer, UGA alumni, and CNN correspondent Charlayne Hunter-Gault will headline Albany State University's program honoring Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr on January 17th.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Updated with video; Andrew Young gives advice on easing racial tension.

Friday, November 02, 2012  Updated with video; People of all ages listened intently to Ambassador Andrew Young during a presentation at Albany State University on Thursday.