“All Roads Lead to the South” rally brings thousands to downtown Montgomery
Alabama’s newly redrawn congressional map has sparked outrage among Alabamians, and thousands of people came to the capital city to voice their opposition Saturday.
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Civil Rights Memorial Center to unveil Emmett Till traveling exhibit
The Civil Rights Memorial Center in Montgomery will host a traveling exhibit in memory of Emmett Till.
The King’s Canvas Gallery & Studio hosts block party
Oak Street in West Montgomery was full of people on Sunday for a block party to raise money for local artists.
Thousands visit Selma for Bridge Crossing Jubilee
People from all walks of life — came from around the country — to be a part of the Bloody Sunday commemoration — and march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge.
Life and work of Bernard LaFayette remembered throughout Alabama
Bernard LaFayette, a key figure in Selma who helped efforts that led to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, has died at 85, just days before he was to be honored at the Martin & Coretta King Unity Breakfast.
The world premiere of “A Time for Jubilee” at the Davis Theatre
Hundreds showed up to Davis Theatre to see the world premiere of “A Time for Jubilee.”
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., remembered with events in downtown Montgomery
The life of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was remembered with events in downtown Montgomery on the federal holiday in his memory.
Daughter of Civil Rights pioneer Fred Gray dies at 68
Civil Rights attorney Fred Gray has announced the death of his eldest daughter Deborah Gray, who was the managing director of the Tuskegee History Center.
U.S. Voting Rights Act signed 60 years ago, following Bloody Sunday in Selma
The nation is marking the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. President Lyndon Johnson signed the landmark legislation into law on Aug. 6, 1965, after marchers were beaten in Selma.
60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act celebrated in Selma
People in Selma are kicking off a week-long celebration commemorating the 60th anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act.
