Civil Rights Movement

Legislature

For Alabama lawmaker, anti-riot bill brings back bad memories

Rep. Mary Moore discussed her passionate opposition to the bill and her history in the Civil Rights Movement.

March 12, 2021

Today is the birthday of W.E.B. Du Bois

W.E.B. Du Bois was an author, journalist and early civil rights leader who helped co-found the NAACP.

February 23, 2021

Sewell asks Biden to award Presidential Medal of Freedom to civil rights attorney Fred Gray

Gray has had an exemplary 65-year career as a civil rights lawyer.

February 18, 2021

Carl honors the memory of Mobile native, baseball legend Hank Aaron

“I’m deeply saddened to learn of Hank Aaron’s passing,” Congressman Jerry Carl said.

January 23, 2021

MLK Day is split in Alabama. That explains a lot about the insurrection

"A day split between honoring MLK’s sacrifice and fight for equality, and Robert E. Lee, a murderous traitor and slaveowner."

January 18, 2021

Civil rights leader Bruce Boynton dies at 83

The Dallas County Courthouse Annex will be renamed in honor of Boynton and fellow Civil Rights Movement leader J.L. Chestnut.

November 25, 2020

Caravan to honor the life of longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes

The caravan is being organized by community activists Ja’Mel Brown and William Boyd.

November 23, 2020

Longtime State Rep. Alvin Holmes has died

Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to a call at Holmes’ residence on Saturday afternoon, and they found the 81-year-old unresponsive.

November 21, 2020

Sewell, Roby speak at dedication of Troy’s John Lewis Hall

The rededication marked a chance for the university to cement his legacy with a building on campus.

November 17, 2020

SPLC’s Margaret Huang receives civil rights award at Washington Film Festival

The March on Washington Film Festival this week awarded Southern Poverty Law Center President Margaret Huang an award for her work with the Montgomery-based foundation. The festival honored Huang at its awards gala Monday night. In addition to Huang, the festival honored the late congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis, who died this summer. … Continued

September 22, 2020