August marks the 50th anniversary of the March on Washington for jobs and freedom. It was a time of racial unrest that some, mainly children, are still trying to understand. So, Ambassador Andrew Young brought that history lesson back to life for students at Jean Young Middle School.
Ambassador Young and other civil rights activists helped organize the march that despite some fears turned out to be one of the most peaceful marches of its era. FOX 5's Lisa Rayam talked with Ambassador Young about the experience, and she has the full story. Click on the video above to watch it.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:00 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:00:05 GMT
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe.
Authorities have canceled an Amber Alert for a 1-year-old girl after she was found safe. They say 1-year-old Annya Buchannon was in the back of a car that was stolen just after midnight from the Playskool Daycare on Conley Road in Forest Park.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:57 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:57:46 GMT
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Tuesday morning.
Five people made a quick escape from a MARTA bus just before it was hit by a train Tuesday morning. Fire crews say the bus stalled on the railroad tracks in downtown Decatur, and those onboard had just seconds to get out before an oncoming train hit it.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:48 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:48:00 GMT
Local families are taking a serious look at storm shelters in the aftermath of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma.
Local families are taking a serious look at storm shelters in the aftermath of Monday's deadly tornado in Oklahoma. Those shelters could mean the difference between life and death when faced with one of these powerful storms.
Ambassador Andrew Young brought the March on Washington back to life for students at Jean Young Middle School.
