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Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany community met downtown this morning to walk and support, 'Stop the Violence,' a movement that looks to end crime inside the 'Good Life City.'

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

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A group of local citizens gathered Thursday evening in memory of those who passed away during recent violent acts.

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.

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.

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; As Lee County leaders addressed residents, members of the public were eager to voice their concerns, one of which was the possibility of losing their right to bear arms.

Monday, December 17, 2012  House Speaker John Boehner is offering $1 trillion in higher tax revenue over 10 years and an increase in the top tax rate on people making more than $1 million a year.

Friday, August 31, 2012  The Republican National Convention has come to a close and most protesters say their message has been spread.

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.

Monday, May 21, 2012  Chicago braces for 2nd, final day of NATO protests after day of clashes, arrests and injuries

Friday, May 18, 2012  Nurses' protest to draw thousands ahead of NATO summit, scores of Chicago workers staying home