Sunday, June 14, 2026

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Martin Luther King Jr.

Labor Day was built on strikes and blood, not barbecues and sales

From coal miners to sanitation strikers, Labor Day’s meaning is written in sacrifice, and Alabama’s future rests on remembering it.

September 1, 2025

Antisemitism is dead in Alabama

Any violence or abuse based on antisemitism must never be tolerated.

August 18, 2025

It’s time to learn new MLK quotes

There will be thousands of the "content of character" quotes from rightwing politicians today. It's time to learn new King quotes.

January 20, 2025

Honor the legacy of Dr. King by fighting for economic justice

Like many of us today, he found himself confronted with both racial injustice and economic violence.

January 20, 2025

Discovering leadership and global insights: A student’s Gandhi-King journey

Zharia Lankford, a student at Stillman College, embarked on a life-changing journey last summer.

March 27, 2024

Upholding King’s legacy of critiquing militarism

If we are to truly honor his legacy, we must also be brave and speak out against militarism.

January 15, 2024

Alabama honors MLK Jr.: Struggle for equality continues amid new challenges

In this quest, each of us is called upon to contribute to the bending of the moral universe toward justice.

January 15, 2024

As MLK Day nears, Legislature urged to protect historical truths

As Rep. Ed Oliver and his allies push for a ban on teaching Black history, they should recognize that history cannot be erased.

January 11, 2024

April 4, Donald Trump and Martin Luther King Jr.

For better or worse, Dr. King and Donald Trump will be linked – at least by this date.

April 6, 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