Black History Month

The probate court will release four weekly videos showcasing historical records from the Montgomery County Archives.

Thursday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a resolution declaring that pornography is a public health crisis in Alabama. SJ7 was carried by State Representative Danny Garret (R-Trussville) in the House. Garret warned that pornography leads to sex trafficking, violence against women and other crimes. When I was young it was in Playboy and other … Continued

Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington and Gov. Kay Ivey’s Minority Affairs Director Nichelle Nix were among 350 guests selected to attend a reception hosted by President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump in honor of Black History Month. The event Thursday evening honored the extraordinary contributions of African-Americans across the country. Ivey … Continued

In honor of Black History Month, the National Inventors Hall of Fame is celebrating three black inventors from Alabama for their contributions to innovation that have helped progress society. Andrew Beard, born a slave in Woodland, Alabama, in 1849 and was emancipated at age 15. He developed several plow patents for his own farm. After … Continued

Friday U.S. Rep. Terri A. Sewell, D-Alabama, commented on the annual February celebration of Black History Month. “During Black History Month, we celebrate the extraordinary contributions and accomplishments African Americans have made to this nation and the world,” Sewell said. “As the first black Congresswoman elected from Alabama, a proud native of Selma and representative … Continued