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Let’s celebrate the real history of Jefferson Davis

Utilizing an army of poor men forced to fight, Davis engaged in a war in which hundreds of thousands died to protect slavery.

June 5, 2023

Bill filed to eliminate Jefferson Davis holiday

Rep. Chris England also plans to file a bill to eliminate Robert E. Lee Day, which is still celebrated in conjunction with MLK Day.

March 31, 2023

Montgomery officials considering renaming streets named for confederates, Klansmen

The names of multiple Montgomery city streets and avenues are being considered for change.

March 7, 2022

In Alabama, why is cruelty always the choice?

"Time and again, instead of understanding, Alabama reaches for cruelty in an effort to chase away anyone that's different."

June 8, 2021

Group threatens to turn stolen Jefferson Davis monument into toilet

A group claiming responsibility for the March theft of the chair from a Selma cemetery wants a banner hung to commemorate the South's surrender.

April 6, 2021

Sewell implores Alabamians “to speak out and demand change without violence”

Alabama U.S. Rep.Terri Sewell said that her heart aches for George Floyd and that anger should be directed not to violence but to action. “The heroes of the Civil Rights Movement showed us it is possible to change history without damaging property and torching businesses that our community members depend on, so I implore all … Continued

June 2, 2020

Today is Robert E. Lee’s birthday

Monday, January 21, 2019, is a state holiday and is celebrated across the state of Alabama as General Robert E. Lee’s birthday. The Virginian commanded the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia in the War Between the States. Lee was born on January 19, 1807 the son of Henry “Light Horse Harry” Lee III and Ann … Continued

January 21, 2019

Alabama lawmakers continue to embarrass state when it comes to issues of race

There was no irony in the Alabama House of Representatives on Thursday evening. Oh, several members of the House billed it as such, when the Republican-dominated body voted down an anti-racial profiling bill just moments after passing a resolution honoring Rosa Parks. But that wasn’t irony. It also wasn’t hypocrisy. Because for either irony or … Continued

March 23, 2018

MLK statue long overdue at State Capitol

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter At a ceremony Monday at the Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church in downtown Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey will announce Alabama’s inclusion in a 12-state Civil Rights Trail. The Trail will feature historic landmarks in several cities, including 10 sites in Montgomery alone. At none of those Montgomery sites … Continued

January 15, 2018