The humanity of an accurate American history
How a 1957 Civil Rights murder changed a group of Alabama college kids forever — and what it should tell us about the benefits of truth.
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See recent postsGov. Kay Ivey is the second governor from Wilcox County
"Miller epitomized the governors of that era. From 1901 through 1946, Alabama’s governors were wealthy men."
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See recent postsThe story of Charles Henderson, Alabama’s 35th governor
"He may also be one of the most profound philanthropists in Alabama history."
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See recent postsCritical Race Theory teaches understanding, compassion, conservatives fighting it
"The 40-year-old theory examines the ways racism has affected our various systems, leading to diminished opportunities and injustices."
Today is the birthday of W.E.B. Du Bois
W.E.B. Du Bois was an author, journalist and early civil rights leader who helped co-found the NAACP.
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See recent postsA little empathy could go a long way to healing our nation
"We have to do the hard work of instructing ourselves and our students in the art of empathy."
UA political science professor Bill Stewart has died
Stewart was a professor of political science and an expert in Alabama politics. He was 81.
ALSDE: Accreditation issues with virtual school provider won’t affect Alabama delivery
SchoolsPLP’s claims of accreditation on their website — by Cognia, AdvancED, California A-G and the NCAA — all appear to be bogus.
Sessions slams Jones for voting to rename military bases
Friday, former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) released a statement criticizing Senator Doug Jones (D-Alabama) voting to rename every American military base and every military item that is named for Southern soldiers who fought for the Confederate States of America during the Civil War: “The vote by Senator Doug Jones to remove from all military … Continued
Sessions appeals to Fayette County Republicans
Former U.S. Senator Jeff Sessions, R-Alabama, spoke to an online meeting of the Fayette County Republican Party on Tuesday evening. “It is my wife’s birthday,” Sessions said. We have been married for 51 years.” Sessions claimed that he was better prepared to represent the people of Alabama in the Senate than his Republican Party primary … Continued