DOJ, Madison County School Board reach agreement to “desegregate” schools
The DOJ found that Black students were disciplined at an excessive rate and that multiple schools did not have a single Black faculty member.
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Limestone County NAACP condemns Buffalo attack, white supremacy
"We hold not only the domestic terrorist responsible for this heinous crime but also those who constantly stoke the flames of racial hatred and bigotry."
Activists: Anti-riot bill an “attack on the core principles of American democracy”
The coalition of 18 organizations penned a recent letter to Alabama legislators insisting they vote against the anti-riot bill.
Federal court blocks Alabama congressional maps
The court ruled Alabama's new maps prevent Black Alabamians from having the opportunity to elect candidates of their choosing.
Mobile City Council President Rev. Levon Manzie has died
Mobile City Council President Rev. Levan Manzie died unexpectedly.
Alabama redistricting experts take part in NAACP LDF Facebook series
Panelists will speak on topics regarding facts about redistricting and the history of redistricting in Alabama.
September 15, 2021
Committee on Reapportionment holds public hearing in Montgomery
The Permanent Legislative Committee on Reapportionment is holding public hearings across the state to get input on redistricting.
Alabama state school board passes resolution banning Critical Race Theory
Ivey claimed that CRT currently isn’t being taught in Alabama classrooms, but voted in favor of a State Board of Education ban it.
Huntsville officials express mixed support for police reforms
The city administrator defended police decisions to use less-lethal munitions to disperse residents who attended a rally in June 2020.
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.