John Lewis

Rep. Sewell honors the legacy of John Lewis ahead of fifth anniversary of his passing

Sewell honored John Lewis’s unwavering spirit and impactful words, reflecting on his final charge to never give up, even in troubling times.

July 15, 2025

Free screening of John Lewis documentary set for Saturday at historic Capri Theatre

This free event at the historic Capri Theatre will include a panel discussion, resource fair, and honor the late civil rights icon.

July 10, 2025

Alabama Resisters to host free John Lewis film screening in Montgomery

In honor of civil rights legend John Lewis, Alabama Resisters will screen Good Trouble at the Capri Theatre on July 12, followed by a community discussion and resource fair supporting voter engagement and education.

July 4, 2025

Opinion

When the center cannot hold

In an age where truth is drowned by noise and cruelty parades as strength, we still have a choice — to stand for conscience, clarity, and the moral weight of power.

Bill Britt

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May 12, 2025

Opinion

The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on

Selma showed the world that change doesn’t come from waiting — it comes from marching, from pushing, from refusing to be silenced.

Bill Britt

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March 7, 2025

Alabama NAACP’s Shelby Summit 2024: A catalyst for change

The Shelby Summit is a call to action to urge Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act.

May 1, 2024

John Lewis’ newphew reflects on uncle’s legacy at wreath laying ceremony

The Civil Rights Memorial Center opens Jubilee weekend with its annual wreath laying ceremony today.

March 1, 2024

SPLC, congresswoman honor John Lewis and the 40 Martyrs in wreath-laying ceremony

The wreath-laying ceremony was the first held since the passing of Congressman John Lewis.

John H. Glenn

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March 6, 2023

Sewell attends SCOTUS oral arguments in Alabama redistricting case

“We in Alabama are no strangers to the fight for fair representation,” Sewell said.

October 5, 2022