Montgomery City Leaders Announce New Garden in West Montgomery
A street corner in Montgomery that is a part of the city’s civil rights history is getting a spruce-up.
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Life of Georgia Congressman John Lewis Remembered in Montgomery
The life and legacy of Georgia Congressman John Lewis was remembered Friday in Montgomery.
Biden’s Visit to Selma Puts Spotlight Back on Voting Rights
President Joe Biden is set to pay tribute to the heroes of “Bloody Sunday,” joining thousands for the annual commemoration of the Bridge Crossing Jubilee in Selma.
Bridge Crossing Jubilee: List of Events
Selma is preparing to welcome thousands of people for the annual Bridge Crossing Jubilee, which pays tribute to Bloody Sunday and the Selma-to-Montgomery civil rights marches of 1965.
Selma’s Tabernacle Baptist Church Gets Federal Preservation Grant
A historic Selma church that hosted the first mass meeting of the 1960s voting rights movement is receiving a $750,000 grant to help preserve the site.
Sewell’s “Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area Act” Awaits Presidential Signature
A bill to create an “Alabama Black Belt National Heritage Area” has won Congressional approval and now goes to President Biden for his signature.
Civil Rights Pioneer John Lewis to be Honored with Postage Stamp
The life of civil rights giant and Congressman John Lewis will be honored with a postage stamp in 2023, the U.S. Postal Service announced Tuesday.
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell Calls for Federal Holiday to Honor Rosa Parks
U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell (D-Alabama) is calling on Congress to designate December 1 as a federal holiday in honor of Rosa Parks.
Alabama Prison Officials Respond to Health Concerns Involving Inmate; Family Hires Attorney
The Alabama Department of Corrections has released a statement following concerns over the health of an inmate.
Fight over Future of Library that Rosa Parks, John Lewis and Others Used
A library where Rosa Parks, John Lewis and other civil rights leaders forged strategies that would change the world is mired in controversy over who gets to tell its story.
