Civil Rights

State

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

John Meredith was a unanimous choice for new council president.

October 15, 2021

Gray is perhaps the Civil Rights Movement's most successful and important attorney.

October 7, 2021

Both groups are local and historic grassroots political organizations founded by prominent civil rights and civic leaders.

August 17, 2021

"Gender equity is not inevitable. Achieving this bold and audacious vision requires not only evolution, but revolution."

March 10, 2021

The 90-year-old structure and campus administration building will now be known as Angle Hall.

January 27, 2021

The state is one of 27 that a leading anti-discrimination organization categorized as having inadequate protections.

January 26, 2021

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

January 18, 2021

"When Alabamians had reasonable and secure options to access the ballot, they exercised their right to vote in the highest numbers in state history."

November 19, 2020

"Martin was the John the Baptist of the Southern Republican sweep of 1964, and father of the modern Republican Party in Alabama."

November 11, 2020