Political moves aim to dim Black History Month’s shine
As we observe Black History Month, let us not be swayed by attempts to rewrite or restrict our history.
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See recent postsJuneteenth. Now, more than ever.
We must celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth. Now, more than ever.
Two-thirds of Americans say schools fall short in teaching Black History
Alabama's fight against Critical Race Theory has created confusion about what Black history can and cannot be taught in schools.
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See recent postsVacant Republicans get free pass from voters
Unless voters hold these wannabe leaders accountable, make them answer hard questions, they won’t.
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See recent postsLoss in Afghanistan and the Angry White Man’s last gasp
After two decades of fighting, we walk away from Afghanistan, having accomplished little, if anything.
Former Auburn players: Tuberville isn’t qualified, don’t vote for him
Those who know the former Auburn head coach best — his players — say this version of Tuberville is a person they don’t recognize or trust.
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See recent postsIt’s past time to turn the page on racism, racial violence in America
On June 10, 1963, President John F. Kennedy sent National Guard troops to accompany the first black students admitted to the University of Alabama. In an address to the nation, he said, “It is not enough to pin the blame on others, to say this is a problem of one section of the country or … Continued
Hooper says that Trump supporters are not racists
On Tuesday, Trump finance committee member and Alabama Republican Party Executive Committee member Perry O. Hooper Jr. wrote an opinion piece in which he countered a narrative he feels is coming from the main stream media and Democratic Presidential candidates charging that President Donald J. Trump (R) and millions of Trump supporters are racists. “86 … Continued
DNC orders big changes within the Alabama Democratic Party
Big changes are coming for the Alabama Democratic Party. On Friday, after months of haggling, the Rules Committee of the Democratic National Committee voted to approve a plan that should significantly alter the way minority candidates are selected, limiting the power of the ADP’s minority caucus chairman Joe Reed. The plan details were laid out … Continued
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See recent postsDoug Jones is right: Republicans have made it harder for minority voters
You stop it, Terry Lathan. “Stop it” has become a favorite catchphrase of late for Lathan, the Alabama Republican Party chairwoman. She’s used it repeatedly on social media to defend Donald Trump and to attack Alabama Sen. Doug Jones. Normally, I would ignore such partisan nonsense — it is, after all, Lathan’s job to help … Continued