Connections between Barack Obama and Martin Luther King Jr. are inevitable. Some see the presidential inauguration as a testament to the sacrifice of Reverend King and a as powerful expression of hope. More →

January 16, 2009

  BOB ABERNETHY:  Now, a profile.  If you are young, you may never have heard of this man.  But if you are of a certain age, you probably remember him well.  For many, not all, he was a hero.  He … More →

March 16, 2007

In many states around the country there are new, tough laws aimed at sexual predators who have abused children. No one opposes the intent to protect children, but in Georgia its new sex offender law is under attack by civil rights and religious activists who say the law is so broad and so harsh it is unfair. More →

January 26, 2007

Read Bob Abernethy’s full interview with William Sloane Coffin: Q: You have, in the course of your life, participated in a good many great causes and have done so with a lot of passion. As you look around the country … More →

August 27, 2004

The national debate over same-sex marriage has posed big challenges for many African-American clergy. Traditionally, black churches have stressed an interpretation of Scripture that opposes homosexuality. But those congregations also have long been at the forefront in fighting for civil rights. What happens when those two values seem to collide? More →

July 16, 2004

BOB ABERNETHY, anchor: This week brought the 35th anniversary of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., and last month, civil rights historians also marked another anniversary — “Black Sunday,” the day in 1965 when state troopers attacked protesters … More →

April 4, 2003

Thirty-five years after his death, the nation is still coming to terms with the life of the Reverend Martin Luther King Jr. Theologians, politicians, historians, and artists continue to discuss King’s legacy. More →

January 17, 2003

In the wake of 9/11, American Muslims say they have experienced increased discrimination and suspicion — and violations of their civil liberties. “We are misunderstood, and therefore, the challenge has been how we can reintroduce ourselves in a language that is familiar with our fellow American neighbors,” says Imam Yahya Hendi of Georgetown University. More →

September 13, 2002