60 years later, no justice for teen shot by Birmingham police
On September 15, 1963, a Birmingham police officer shot and killed Black teen Johnnie Robinson, a tragic event that unfolded hours after a church bombing.
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The 1963 murder of Virgil Lamar Ware and a fight for remembrance
His death on September 15, 1963, was overshadowed by the church bombing, but his story is finally being told.
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See recent postsMeasuring victory at the end of the war
It would take almost 45 years for the final objective of World War II to be accomplished.
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See recent postsThe mirror lies: Power distorts what politicians see in themselves
Too many leaders mistake self-preservation for principle — history won’t.
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See recent postsRemembering Ernie Pyle
Ernie Pyle gave his life for something bigger than himself—explaining the calamity of war from the vantage point of the common soldiers who secured victory.
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See recent postsRemembering Lafayette
The person of Lafayette and even his myth calls us to consider the foundations of the country and why we have succeeded.
Rogers Hamilton: No justice for murdered Black teen
Lynched in 1957 Alabama after waving at white girls, Rogers Hamilton's murder remained unsolved for decades.
Rep. Sewell announces 2025 Congressional Art Competition
This year’s theme is Picturing a Future for our Historic District. The deadline to submit artwork is Monday, April 21, 2025.
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See recent postsThe biblical legacy of King James I of England
King James’ legacy is preserved in a Bible that provided uniformity for the English Language.
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See recent postsAm I my brother’s keeper?
Our future depends on whether we rise to this challenge or falter under the weight of self-interest.