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Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron waits to receive his COVID-19 vaccination on Tuesday, Jan. 5, 2021, at the Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. Aaron and others received their vaccinations in an effort to highlight the importance of getting vaccinated for Black Americans who might be hesitant to do so. (AP Photo/Ron Harris)

Hank Aaron, civil rights leaders get vaccinated in Georgia

By MICHAEL WARREN and RON HARRIS - Associated Press

In this March 21, 2018 photo, the Rev. Peter Johnson of Dallas poses for a portrait in front of a poster of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in his Oak Cliff office in Dallas. Johnson worked for King all over the South on voter drives since he was a college student. (David Woo/The Dallas Morning News via AP)

Dallas activist Peter Johnson recalls early days backing MLK

By DAVID TARRANT - Associated Press

Dallas activist Peter Johnson recalls early days backing MLK

By DAVID TARRANT - Associated Press

The Rev. Jesse Jackson, second from left, and Andrew Young, second from right, pose for photos after the unveiling of a historical marker at Memphis International Airport commemorating the final flight of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. on Monday, April 3, 2017 in Memphis, Tenn. Also pictured are Operation Hope founder and CEO John Hope Bryant, far left, SunTrust Bank executive Johnny Moore, far right, and Memphis-Shelby County Airport Authority board member Pamela Clary, third from right. (AP Photo/Adrian Sainz).

Historical marker dedicated to MLK at Memphis airport

By ADRIAN SAINZ - Associated Press

Andrew Young, Hank Aaron join opponents of schools amendment

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FILE- In this July 8, 2007, file photo shows NAACP Chairman Julian Bond addresses the civil rights organization's annual convention in Detroit. Bond, a civil rights activist and longtime board chairman of the NAACP, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 2015, according to the Southern Poverty Law Center. He was 75. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya, File)

Julian Bond, former NAACP chairman and activist, dies at 75

By Jesse J. Holland and Jeff Martin - Associated Press

Former U.N. ambassador Andrew Young was taken to a hospital Monday afternoon as a precaution after a cement truck overturned on a car he was riding in, authorities said. (Associated Press)

Andrew Young, former U.N. ambassador, hospitalized after cement truck overtuns on car

By Phillip Lucas - Associated Press

FILE - In this June 16, 2013 file photo, Alex Ebert of Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros performs on Day 4 of the 2013 Bonnaroo Music and Arts Festival in Manchester, Tenn. The 2014 season of music festivals is upon us. It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement and spend a bundle, on everything from tickets to accommodations to bottles of water. But with a little foresight, it’s easy to cut down on excess spending and enjoy the music and excitement without breaking the bank. (Photo by Wade Payne/Invision/AP, File)

Smart Spending: Get your groove on, on a budget

By MAE ANDERSON - Associated Press

Andrew Young scheduled to keynote King day program

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Andrew Young, who was U.S. ambassador to the United Nations during the Carter administration, speaks during the "I Have a Dream" gospel brunch at the Willard InterContinental hotel in Washington on Sunday, Aug. 25, 2013. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)

Jimmy Carter’s U.N. ambassador: ‘Trayvon is a martyr’ for civil rights

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

** FILE ** John Edwards speaks May 31, 2012, outside a federal courthouse as his daughter Cate Edwards (left) and parents Wallace Edwards (second from right) and Bobbie Edwards look on after the jury's verdict in his trial on charges of campaign corruption in Greensboro, N.C. (Associated Press)

Federal prosecutors drop case against John Edwards

By Michael Biesecker - Associated Press

** FILE ** John Edwards speaks May 31, 2012, outside a federal courthouse as his daughter Cate Edwards (left) and parents Wallace Edwards (second from right) and Bobbie Edwards look on after the jury's verdict in his trial on charges of campaign corruption in Greensboro, N.C. (Associated Press)

Jurors talk about deliberations in Edwards trial

By Michael Biesecker - Associated Press

John Edwards arrives at a federal courthouse during the eighth day of jury deliberations in his trial on charges of campaign corruption in Greensboro, N.C., Wednesday, May 30, 2012. The jury declared it was deadlocked on five of the six counts related to campaign finance violations. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Edwards not guilty on 1 count, mistrial declared on others

By Michael Biesecker - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this April 12, 2012, file photo, former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. John Edwards arrives outside federal court in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Jury begins deliberations in John Edwards case

By Michael Biesecker - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this April 12, 2012, file photo, former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. John Edwards arrives outside federal court in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Closing arguments made in Edwards trial

By Michael Biesecker - Associated Press

Former Sen. John Edwards (center) — accompanied by his mother, Bobbie Edwards (right), and his father, Wallace Edwards — arrives at the federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C., on Wednesday, May 16, 2012, for the continuation of John Edwards' trial on campaign corruption charges. (AP Photo/Chuck Burton)

Defense rests without calling Edwards, mistress to testify

By Michael Biesecker - Associated Press

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Edwards defense team considers witnesses

By Michael Biesecker - Associated Press

Former Sen. John Edwards arrives with his mother, Bobbie Edwards, at the federal courthouse in Greensboro, N.C., on Thursday, May 10, 2012, for his trial on charges of violating campaign-finance laws. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome)

Prosecution rests after detailing money to Edwards’ mistress

By Michael Biesecker - Associated Press

** FILE ** In this April 12, 2012, file photo, former presidential candidate and U.S. Sen. John Edwards arrives outside federal court following a lunch break in jury selection for his criminal trial on alleged campaign finance violations in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/Gerry Broome, File)

Lawyer: Edwards knew money was for his benefit

By Michael Biesecker - Associated Press