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At March on Washington's 60th anniversary, leaders seek energy of original movement for civil rights

Sixty years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King, Jr. issued his resounding call for racial harmony that set off decades of push and pull toward progress

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Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music’ and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies at 92

Clarence Avant, the manager, entrepreneur, facilitator and adviser who helped launch or guide the careers of Quincy Jones, Bill Withers and many others and came to be known as “The Godfather of Black Music,” has died

The Independent UK

Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music,’ dies at 92

Avant, inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2021, died Sunday at his home in Los Angeles, according to a family statement.

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Clarence Avant, ‘Godfather of Black Music' and benefactor of athletes and politicians, dies at 92

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Bounce TV recounts the life of Atlanta civil rights leader Xernona Clayton

Atlanta-based Bounce TV this month celebrated the life of Atlanta civil rights leader Xernona Clayton with a thorough documentary called “Xernona Clayton: A Life In Black & White.

Tribune News Service

Lanark schoolgirl's family home transformed into diner for Lanimers celebrations

The Lady in Waiting's pop-up eaterie raised £900 on the night for two local good causes

Daily Record

Andrew Young was at Martin Luther King's side throughout often violent struggle for civil rights

Andrew Young, one of the last surviving members of Martin Luther King Jr.'s inner circle, recalls the journey to the signing of the Voting Rights Act as an arduous one, often marked by violence and bloodshed

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President Jimmy Carter ‘in good spirits’ three months after entering hospice care

Jimmy Carter's grandson says the former president remains in good spirits three months after entering end-of-life care at home

The Independent UK

New honorary banners line Jimmy Carter Boulevard near Atlanta

ATLANTA — Dozens of local and state leaders gathered Tuesday to unveil about 30 banners thanking former President Jimmy Carter on a busy thoroughfare that bears his name in Gwinnett County.

Tribune News Service

Jimmy Carter, 3 months into hospice, is aware of tributes, enjoying ice cream

Jimmy Carter's grandson says the former president remains in good spirits three months after entering end-of-life care at home

The Independent UK

Why Atlanta’s political case to host the DNC may be better than when Democrats controlled the state

ATLANTA — When Atlanta hosted the Democratic National Convention in 1988, Georgia Democrats controlled almost all levers of power in the state. That made the city a solid blue backdrop for the party to select its presidential nominee.

Tribune News Service

Jimmy Carter's African legacy: peacemaker, negotiator and defender of rights

When historians and pundits praise Jimmy Carter’s achievements as the US president and extol his exemplary post-presidential years, they mention the recognition of China, the Panama Canal Treaties and the Camp David Accords. Almost no one mentions what Carter achieved in Africa during his presidency. This is a serious oversight.

The Conversation

How Walmart and GM are seriously tackling the climate crisis

"Most of the interventions save suppliers money," says Walmart’s Kathleen McLaughlin.

Fortune

Time capsule of life in Tyneside shipbuilding town is discovered

The items commemorate the Palmers Shipbuilding company in Jarrow

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Sunderland Academy Manager leaves as backroom reshuffle continues

Lewis Dickman leaves role as Academy Manager

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Dikembe Mutombo Has Long Battled Disease in His Native Country. Then COVID-19 Hit His New Home.

The longtime NBA star died of brain cancer Monday. We are republishing this story from 2022, honoring his many humanitarian efforts.

Reason

Is Twitter-Famous Princeton Historian Kevin Kruse a Plagiarist?

His 2000 thesis on civil-rights-era Atlanta lifts passages from other people's work.

Autosport

Caterhams entertain at Snetterton as Hybrid Tune defends C1 24 hours win

There were some typically close Caterham contests at Snetterton last weekend, while there was an impressive performance from the Hybrid Tune team to defend its Citroen C1 24 hours crown at Silverstone

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Kleenmaid founder avoids return to jail

Kleenmaid founder Andrew Young has avoided being sent back to jail after the company collapsed, pleading guilty to fraud in a Queensland court.

Tribune News Service

Andrew Young looks back at 90 years, and smiles, mostly

ATLANTA — In a visit to Atlanta in 1951, new college graduate Andrew Young slowed his car when he saw a rat crossing Ponce de Leon Avenue late one night.

The Independent UK

Civil rights leader Andrew Young, turning 90, keeps up fight

Civil rights icon Andrew Young will celebrate his 90th birthday with a string of events that continue his long fight for equity and inclusion

Daily Record

Huntly cross-country skier Andrew Young on why his fourth Winter Olympic Games was most special yet

Despite exiting the competition in the first round, Young reveals why he couldn't be prouder of his efforts in Beijing

Daily Record

Why Scottish skiing ace Andrew Musgrave was left mystified after competing at Winter Olympic Games

Musgrave, 31, finished 46th in the 15km event after clocking a time of 41 minutes 44.7 seconds

Daily Record

Huntly skiing star Andrew Young on the Covid catastrophe that almost derailed his Winter Olympic bid

Young, 29, finished 36th after negotiating the 1.5km cross-country course in a time of 2:55.60

Daily Record

Scottish skiing ace Andrew Young embroiled in close Covid scare at Winter Olympic Games

The four-time Olympian tested positive in mid-January despite living a hermit-like existence, before quickly shaking off symptoms to keep his Games bid on track

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