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Civil Rights Movement

National

Civil rights attorney Fred Gray to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom

The Biden White House made the official announcement on Friday morning.

July 1, 2022

Fred Gray receives honorary degree from Princeton University

Gray, once described by Rev. Martin Luther King as "the chief counsel for the protest movement," celebrated his 91st birthday in late December.

May 26, 2022

Bill to adjust name of Edmund W. Pettus Bridge passes the Alabama Senate

The bill passed the Senate 23-3 and moves to the House for consideration.

April 6, 2022

Sharpton to deliver keynote sermon honoring “Bloody Sunday” march

The Selma to Montgomery marches helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965.

March 1, 2022

During Alabama visit, Secretary Haaland highlights efforts to advance equity and justice

Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Alabama to explore how the Department of the Interior can help tell America’s story.

February 17, 2022

Tuscaloosa v. United Klans of America

A little-known clash in Tuscaloosa in 1964, known as Bloody Tuesday, was ground zero in the city's struggle over civil rights.

November 17, 2021

How a new perspective can change a city

Montgomery honored Fred Gray and started clearing Claudette Colvin's record — signs that things have truly changed in Alabama's capital.

October 28, 2021

CAIR commends renaming Montgomery street for civil rights attorney Fred Gray

The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday renamed Jeff Davis Avenue as Fred Gray Avenue.

October 8, 2021

Rep. Terri Sewell welcomes Rep. Barbra Lee, youth leaders to Summit

The week-long summit brought together 60 high school-age youths from California and Alabama.

August 5, 2021

Sewell, Shelby, Tuberville introduce Alabama Black Belt Heritage Area bill

The Black Belt was named for its soil, but this region has also been fertile ground for Black history and the Civil Rights Movement.

May 14, 2021