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Civil rights leaders celebrate 70th anniversary of Montgomery Bus Boycott

The events both reflected on the history of the movement and on the future of the fight for civil rights.

December 8, 2025

New book teaches kids about Civil Rights martyr Vernon Dahmer

Shelly Dahmer shared insights into her new book, detailing Vernon Dahmer's fight for equality and the sacrifice he made.

November 6, 2025

Three new members inducted into prestigious Alabama Academy of Honor

Former freedom rider Bernard Lafayette Jr., former Mobile Mayor Sandy Stimpson and UAB President Ray Watts joined the exclusive club.

November 4, 2025

(Un)Set in Stone: Artists launch interactive installation for civic engagement

The artists behind the project say it directly addresses ongoing national conversations about legislation that restricts the removal of Confederate monuments.

September 17, 2025

Congress abdicates, executive swells: Democracy teeters on the edge of collapse

The Framers warned against unchecked power. Today Congress cowers, Alabama suffers and liberty erodes as executive authority grows unchecked.

August 26, 2025

Death threats, slurs target Tanveer Patel in Hoover City Council race

Police are investigating after a Muslim candidate received violent threats and racial hate ahead of the August 26 Hoover municipal election.

August 19, 2025

Fifth Circuit ruling echoes hard truths Alabama still refuses to face

The Fifth Circuit ruled against racial gerrymandering, but the long war on Black voting power in the South is far from over.

August 15, 2025

We the people face a tipping point—resistance is the only way forward

From suffragists to today’s Christian nationalists, history warns that rights vanish without action. The fight for democracy is now.

August 11, 2025

We are living in a graceless, gilded and lawless age

To reclaim our future, we must confront injustice with grace and courage.

July 24, 2025

Free screening of John Lewis documentary set for Saturday at historic Capri Theatre

This free event at the historic Capri Theatre will include a panel discussion, resource fair, and honor the late civil rights icon.

July 10, 2025