It’s time to learn new MLK quotes
There will be thousands of the "content of character" quotes from rightwing politicians today. It's time to learn new King quotes.
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See recent postsAlabama honors MLK Jr.: Struggle for equality continues amid new challenges
In this quest, each of us is called upon to contribute to the bending of the moral universe toward justice.
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See recent postsA hope for 2024: Bridging divides for a prosperous, united future
It could be that 2024 will offer a beacon of hope for Alabama by acknowledging that our common humanity is greater than our differences.
Women’s Foundation launches ambitious Watershed Campaign
The campaign aims to raise $7.5 million for a historic economic leap to empower 10,000 women.
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See recent postsWhat do we value?
The words themselves were bad enough, yet what they represent is equally troubling.
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See recent postsSaban, Malzahn have led on COVID, social justice. They have the power to do more
It shouldn’t matter all that much what a couple of football coaches say and do when it comes to matters of racism and equality in this state, and around the country. But it does. It matters because we have, rightly or wrongly, hero worshipped football coaches for a long, long time now. Especially in Alabama, … Continued
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See recent postsThere’s still work to be done
Last weekend should have been a shining moment for the state of Alabama, a celebration of the life and efforts of Congressman John Lewis — a true freedom fighter and hero for civil rights and equality in our nation. It was also an opportunity to reflect on our past and be proud of how far … Continued
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See recent postsIt should be clear by now: Kaepernick was right
A lot of people owe Colin Kaepernick an apology. If nothing else, surely the last few weeks of horrible, horrible racial incidents have left even the most adamant Kap haters reconsidering their positions. Maybe, just maybe, they’re thinking the man has a point: That justice in this country isn’t color blind. And that the promises … Continued
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See recent postsWhat happened to the Republican Party?
I feel bad for Rep. Martha Roby. Whenever Roby pops up on screen at one of the now-common House hearings about whatever set of laws Trump has violated this week, you can almost see the internal battle that’s taking place in Roby’s head and heart. She knows the president is an awful human who has … Continued
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See recent postsRemembering 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