Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Sen. Doug Jones: “I am exhibit A of what can happen when people turn out and vote”

“That's what I'm going to do in my next term as well. I'm going to continue to do what my friend, the late John Lewis said. Stand up. Speak out," Jones said.

Eddie Burkhalter

October 9, 2020

Leaders react to passing of Alabama native John Lewis

Below are several reactions from leaders about the passing of Congressman John Lewis, a civil rights icon.

July 18, 2020

Opinion

Dr. King’s legacy lives on 52 years later

On April 4, 1968, I was watching the little black and white television in our living room when the newscaster said that Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated. My tears flowed freely. Even though I was only 4, I knew that his death was a tragedy, especially for little black boys like me. … Continued

David Person

April 6, 2020

Opinion

Remembering Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and the social gospel

As people around the nation and even the world pause to remember the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., it is essential to understand that his message went far beyond civil rights; it also embraced the social gospel which held that Christians must work to improve economic, moral and social conditions here on earth. … Continued

Bill Britt

January 21, 2019

Opinion

Alabama’s continued honoring of Robert Lee is a slap in the face to black Americans

Today, the State of Alabama will honor two men. One was a man who advocated for peace and justice, who led peaceful protests and demanded non-violent resistance to abhorrent mistreatment of Americans based solely on the color of their skin. All across America, people will celebrate the life and work of Dr. Martin Luther King … Continued

Josh Moon

January 21, 2019

Opinion

MLK statue long overdue at State Capitol

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter At a ceremony Monday at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in downtown Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey will announce Alabama’s inclusion in a 12-state Civil Rights Trail. The Trail will feature historic landmarks in several cities, including 10 sites in Montgomery alone. At none of those Montgomery sites … Continued

Josh Moon

January 15, 2018

Opinion

In US Senate race, a Democratic coalition played to win while many Republicans took a knee

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Democrats are elated, Birmingham’s big mules are relieved and the once dominant Alabama Republican Party — whether they will admit it or not — is in trouble. From solid red counties to African-American communities financially handicapped by white Republican leaders, the U.S. Senate race showed that a few committed individuals … Continued

Bill Britt

December 15, 2017

Opinion

Thoughts on racial unity

By David Carrington Several days ago, as I participated in the 31st Annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Breakfast, two thoughts crossed my mind. First, I was reminded of a recent picture of grandson number 3 and one of his best friends. They are great athletes and great friends. I wouldn’t be surprised if … Continued

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January 19, 2017

President Obama approves Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter BIRMINGHAM—Today, Monday, January 16, 2017, is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, which is set aside to remember his legacy and the Civil Rights Movement, much of which was played out in Alabama during the 1950s and 1960s. US Attorney General Loretta Lynch was in Birmingham this weekend to remember … Continued

Brandon Moseley

January 16, 2017