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Clinton Comments on 51st Anniversary of Voting Rights Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Saturday, August 6, marked the 51st anniversary of the Voting Rights Act. Democratic Presidential nominee and former Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton (D) issued a statement in which she said she will fight to repair the Voting Rights Act. Former Secretary Clinton said, “Fifty-one years after the Voting … Continued
August 9, 2016

SCOTUS to Hear Redistricting Causes Some Concerns

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Some lawmakers have expressed concerns over the idea that a ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court could have them seeking reelection within the next year or 18 months. With House Republicans losing 6, perhaps 7 of the seats occupied by loyalists who won in 2010, more than a few … Continued
June 11, 2014

Lawsuit Questions Redistricting Plan

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Several groups are suing the State of Alabama, arguing that the new legislative districts are discriminatory against black voters. The three-judge panel began hearing the case on Thursday, which is expected to last four to five days. The Alabama Legislative Black Caucus and the Alabama Association of Black County … Continued
August 9, 2013

Mayor Johnny Ford to Speak-Out on Voting Rights Act

Staff Report MONTGOMERY — Today at 10:00 Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford will hold a press conference on the steps of the Alabama State House to praise the Obama administration for its efforts to reinstate the Voting Rights Act. The following is a statement from Mayor Ford: “I want to publicly commend the U.S. Attorney General … Continued
July 26, 2013

Alabama leaders respond to Supreme Court Decision on the Voting Rights Act

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Today the Supreme Court announced a 5-4 decision in Shelby County v. Holder, the case which challenged section five of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Under section five, states with a history of discrimination in voting rights must have changes to election plans pre-cleared by the US Justice Department … Continued
June 26, 2013

VictoryLand, Farrakhan and Voting Rights on the State House steps

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Tuskegee Mayor Johnny Ford announced his support for protection of section five of the Voting Rights Act at a press conference on the state house steps. Ford was joined by Rose Sanders, wife of state Senator Hank Sanders (D-Selma), and supporters from Macon County who spoke in support of … Continued
June 13, 2013

The Reality of Supremacy

By Senator Quinton Ross Last Thursday marked the end of February which is a month that has been deemed an opportunity to reflect on the achievements of African Americans in this state and nation. It is my contention that these achievements cannot be narrowed to one day, one week or one month, but they are … Continued
March 8, 2013

Supreme Court Hears Shelby County Challenge of Voting Rights Act

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter 1965 in Alabama was a very different place. Whites used a complex system of poll taxes, literacy tests, threats, and sometimes actual violence to keep the Black minority from exercising their right to vote. The state legislature of the day was literally all White. Whites even represented majority black … Continued
March 1, 2013