Black Lives Matter

Protest is moral, change requires strategy

The machinery of authority depends on routine obedience. History shows that when citizens withdraw it—patiently, lawfully and together—even the most entrenched systems bend.

January 13, 2026

Alabama leaders reflect on 16th Street Baptist Church bombing’s anniversary

The act of racial terror caused the deaths of 11-year-old Carol Denise McNair and 14-year-olds Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley.

September 16, 2025

We were never serious about racial equality

We all acknowledged a problem with racial injustices. Less than five years later, we're pretending like that never happened.

March 31, 2025

Woman shot with rubber bullets six times in 2020 Huntsville protest sues city, sheriff

A doctor had to remove a rubber bullet that was lodged in April Grubb's calf, according to the lawsuit.

June 7, 2022

Group calls for transparency from Huntsville Police Department

Citizens Coalition for Justice Reform says the department needs to honor requests for data.

May 18, 2022

A state holiday with a purpose

Alabama still celebrates Confederate Memorial Day, but only because some people need to be reminded who the real enemy is.

April 27, 2022

House committee OKs anti-riot bill

Democrats say the bill endangers the right to protest peacefully.

February 11, 2022

House committee holds public hearing on riot bill

The bill would change the definition of rioting, add penalties and require a 24-hour hold for anyone arrested for rioting without a hearing or opportunity to post bail.

February 3, 2022

The enduring promise of Juneteenth

On this Juneteenth, we renew our commitment to all Alabamians who have the right to know that their voices are heard.

June 18, 2021

Let justice roll down as waters

"Fighting for justice shouldn't be based on party affiliation. It should be the aspiration of every decent citizen."

April 22, 2021