Protests for racial equality happened across South Georgia in 2020.

Farmer Fredo says his contributions to agriculture are rooted in the long history of black farmers.

His dream is to teach young African-American children that their lives matter and their dreams are important.

At the museum, you can learn all about what happened during the movement and how Albany was a part of it.

Harris now speaks and sings at events where she teaches people the songs of the Civil Rights Movement.

Marvin Laster has been changing the lives of many members of the Albany Boys and Girls clubs for many years.

Six years after her death, you can still see the impact Alice Coachman Davis had on her hometown of Albany and civil rights itself.

The pair works to shed light on mental health issues within the black community while tackling other issues that can be as simple as literacy.

What’s sometimes called the lowest district in Thomasville, “The Bottom” is full of history.

The 15 girls were arrested in July 1963 in Americus for challenging segregation laws.

She said her stance on segregation started at a young age.

Helen and Willie Lockette just celebrated their 50th anniversary. Their love started in Crisp County from very humble, but poor beginnings.

For 31 years, the business has operated downtown.

Col. Alphonso Trimble is one example of the kind of officer that few African-Americans in Albany could even dream of achieving during the Civil Rights Movement.

It’s important to continue the tradition in agriculture because "if we don’t do then who else will?”

Even their motto encompasses the history and legacy of Barnum Funeral Home — Same family. Same community. Same service.

The Jack Hadley Black History Museum is one of the best places in Thomasville to learn about South Georgia’s African-American history.

From the black-owned businesses in town to colored only signs, the exhibit shows all aspects of the area’s history.

It’s been close to 60 years since a large group of then Albany State College students came together to demonstrate in the civil rights movement.