Judge hears suit alleging involuntary servitude in Alabama prisons
The state argues that prison discipline for failing to work does not constitute involuntary servitude.
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See recent postsTies to slave owners should push lawmakers to better conversations on race
Mo Brooks suggested we don't need to talk about slavery because it's bad. But that's exactly why we should.
Montgomery celebrates Juneteenth weekend
Montgomery celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday commemorating the freedom of enslaved people in America.
Woodfin testifies on cannabis legalization before congressional subcommittee
Decriminalization of marijuana in Alabama has been a key issue for Woodfin.
Report details racial discrimination, violation of human rights in Southern prisons
The report describes the widespread, disparate harms resulting from the arrests, harsh prison sentences, and incarceration on Black communities.
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We must celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth. Now, more than ever.
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See recent postsWe finally agree on something
This legislation is long overdue. Too many divisive concepts have been allowed to float through the classrooms and state-run workspaces of our state – especially when it comes to race, sex and religion.
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.
Gov. Kay Ivey: State offices closed June 18 in honor of Juneteenth
President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a bill making June 19 a federal holiday in honor of Juneteenth.
Sewell votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
The bill will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.