Sewell votes to pass George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
The bill now heads to the U.S. Senate, where it needs the support of at least 10 Republicans.
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Alabama tied for most Confederate symbols removed in 2020
Competing bills this legislative session would either repeal or strengthen Alabama's Memorial Preservation Act.
Activists plan campaign to pressure Huntsville for police reform
Neither police officers nor residents want police to be called to situations that require expertise they don't have, activists say.
Birmingham task force releases recommendations for police reform
“It is important to understand that reform does not happen in one day," Woodfin said.
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Trump and Biden both interrupted each other throughout the debate, but Trump did it more, and did it as the bully he is.
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Donald Trump loves picking on Democratic Party-led cities where protests and unrest are regular or even nightly occurrences. We never hear Trump discuss Democratic-led cities that continue to have some protests but very little protest violence. Birmingham is one of those cities. Sure, just as the #BlackLivesMatter protests began after the murder of George Floyd … Continued
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I once was racially profiled by a police officer. This was a number of years ago. My wife and I were on our way to work (we both worked at The Birmingham News then). I was in a coat and tie, so this was before the newspaper relaxed its dress code. We crossed under a … Continued
Racist social media posts prompt postponement of Huntsville-Grissom football game
A high school football game between Huntsville and crosstown rival Grissom has been postponed after racist images posted by students to social media sparked anger and school officials feared potential violence. Huntsville City Schools Superintendent Christie Finley informed parents of the cancellation in an email on Wednesday evening. “Earlier today, I was made aware of … Continued
Alabama Legislative Black Caucus holds meetings on racism in wake of George Floyd death
Members of the Alabama Legislative Black Caucus in recent months have been meeting with Gov. Kay Ivey, state law enforcement officials and others to voice their concern over systemic racism in Alabama, the group said in a statement Friday. Alabama Legislative Black Caucus members in June met with Ivey, and in follow-up meetings with other … Continued
Sessions says that he will never stop fighting for law enforcement officers
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Jeff Sessions said on social media that he will “never stop fighting” for law enforcement officers. This was in response to the Saturday slaying of Ohio police officer Anthony Dia. “We must end the violence against police,” Sessions said. “The last words of Officer Anthony Dia before he died on Saturday … Continued