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Judge hears suit alleging involuntary servitude in Alabama prisons

The state argues that prison discipline for failing to work does not constitute involuntary servitude.

July 30, 2024

Ties 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.

June 28, 2023

Montgomery celebrates Juneteenth weekend

Montgomery celebrated Juneteenth on Saturday commemorating the freedom of enslaved people in America.

June 19, 2023

Woodfin testifies on cannabis legalization before congressional subcommittee

Decriminalization of marijuana in Alabama has been a key issue for Woodfin.

November 16, 2022

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.

July 18, 2022

Juneteenth. Now, more than ever.

We must celebrate and reflect on the meaning of Juneteenth. Now, more than ever.

June 21, 2022

We 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.

March 11, 2022

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.

August 16, 2021

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.

June 18, 2021

Sewell votes to make Juneteenth a federal holiday

The bill will now go to President Joe Biden’s desk to be signed into law.

June 17, 2021