At 93, civil rights leader and former U.N. Ambassador Andrew Young reflects on his behind-the-scenes role in the Civil Rights Movement in a new MSNBC documentary, “Andrew Young: The Dirty Work.” The film, produced by Rachel Maddow, explores Young’s unheralded contributions alongside Martin Luther King Jr., the personal sacrifices made during the struggle, and lessons for today’s social and political movements.
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Michelle Obama: ‘I’m not divorcing Barack — I’m choosing me’
In part two of her appearance on the “Work in Progress” podcast hosted by Sophia Bush, Michelle Obama addressed the online speculation that ramped up earlier this year when her husband, Barack Obama appeared alone at several high-profile events.
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Bernice King urges people to focus on her father’s teachings in 2025
Bernice King, daughter of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., is urging people to truly focus on his teachings and work throughout the coming year, rather than just quoting him or celebrating for a day, in the lead up to the Martin Luther King Jr. Day holiday.
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Key moments from former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral service
Former President Jimmy Carter was laid to rest at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., attended by former presidents, dignitaries, and family members, with tributes focusing on his faith and humanitarian work.
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Commentary: From Plains to Scranton: A Reflection on Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden
Jimmy Carter and Joe Biden, two outsider presidents, are compared for their empathy, moral compass, and commitment to civil rights, despite their struggles with economic struggles and political machinery.
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Jimmy Carter’s state funeral has started. Here’s what to know
Former President Jimmy Carter’s funeral observances began with a motorcade through his hometown of Plains, Georgia, and will continue with a private service at the Jimmy Carter Presidential Center in Atlanta, followed by a public viewing at the Georgia Capitol Rotunda and a private funeral at Maranatha Baptist Church in Plains.
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Local leaders remember president Jimmy Carter ahead of funeral service
Former President Jimmy Carter, who lived to be 100 years old and was the longest living past president in the history of the country, will be honored with a funeral service at the National Cathedral on Jan. 9, 2025, and will be interred in a family plot beside his wife, Rosalynn Carter.
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Jimmy Carter, 39th US president, Nobel winner, dies at 100
Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States, died at the age of 100 after a lifetime of advocating for human rights and democracy, having been awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 2002 for his efforts.
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We should all follow the Georgia voter turnout example
On the first day of early voting in Georgia, over 310,000 people waited in lines to cast their votes in the 2024 general election, with many of them voting for Kamala Harris to become the first woman president of the United States.
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Capital Jazz Fest returns for another weekend of music and art
The 2024 Capital Jazz Fest featured a diverse range of artists and headliners, including Andra Day, Babyface and Leela James, and was attended by thousands of attendees who enjoyed the music, food, and Black-owned businesses.