We were never serious about racial equality
We all acknowledged a problem with racial injustices. Less than five years later, we're pretending like that never happened.
George Floyd
Community leaders to boycott Walmart in wake of cuts to diversity programs
The boycott at a Roebuck Walmart is part of a national effort that hopes to push back on attacks on DEI programs that benefit minority workers and contractors.
Man wounded at 2020 Huntsville protests shares his story
Those protests occurred as Americans across the country called for reform to address police brutality.
Jawan Dallas said he did not want to be the next George Floyd before dying
"I do not want to be the next George Floyd." These were the words Jawan Dallas reportedly said before dying on July 2.
Alabama Supreme Court upholds removal of Talladega probate judge
The court found "clear and convincing evidence" of Jinks' alleged racist and sexually inappropriate behavior.
Civil rights group sues City of Florence over ordinances used to curb protests
Protesters say the police chief began requiring them to pay for police protection and even used noise ordinances on unamplified voices.
April 20, 2022
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The message was clear. Challenging white supremacy – or appearing to do so – was a death sentence.
Anti-riot bill moves to Senate
Opponents say the bill is too vague and could be wielded against citizens exercising their constitutional right to peaceful protest.
Groups call on Alabama lawmakers to vote no on riot bill
The bill would expand the definition of rioting and add more criminal penalties. Opponents say it is designed to stifle First Amendment speech.
Senate committee approves two monument bills
One bill would make it a Class B felony to damage a monument during a riot, with a prison sentence up to 20 years.