Love transcends the truth
Folks don’t want to believe that some of their ancestors could be so callous, so inhumane.
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See recent postsHistory matters in court and society
People are ignorant about history, whether willful or not. And governments often facilitate that ignorance.
Governor honors Alabama’s first Black poet laureate
At 31, Ashley Jones is also the youngest poet laureate ever selected in Alabama.
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See recent postsWhat Alabama should not be thankful for
But hey, it’s the holidays. So prove me wrong.
Tuscaloosa v. United Klans of America
A little-known clash in Tuscaloosa in 1964, known as Bloody Tuesday, was ground zero in the city's struggle over civil rights.
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See recent postsValuing all
There is much to do to overcome racial disparities. Advancing health equity requires a dedicated, coordinated and honest approach to this challenge.
Committee approves plan to remove racist language from state constitution
The plan, which also reorganizes the amendments, has to be approved by the Legislature and voters.
How an all-white jury’s acquittal sparked legal reform in Alabama
The death of a 26-year-old seminary student in 1965 would impact Alabama’s legal system in ways he could have never envisioned.
Committee to remove racist language in Alabama’s Constitution meets
The committee meets again on Oct. 13 and could vote then on recommendations to remove racist language.
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See recent postsA GOP lawmaker didn’t know about redlining, they want to keep it that way
"A private meeting at a church between several bipartisan lawmakers sparked some hope of better understanding. Then came CRT."