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Rosa Parks, Helen Keller Statues Sought at Alabama Capitol

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Alabama lawmakers have voted to place statues of Rosa Parks and Helen Keller on the grounds of the state Capitol. State senators on Tuesday voted 29-0 for the bill. The legislation now goes to Gov. Kay Ivey for her signature. The bill by Rep. Laura Hall creates a Women’s Tribute Statue Commission to fund, commission and place statues of Parks…

Campaign Begins for Helen Keller to be Featured on the New $10 Bill

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State and local officials kicked off a campaign to select Helen Keller for the new $10 bill during a press event Wednesday at her birthplace in Tuscumbia. The public can vote on Helen Keller for their choice as the face of the new $10 bill by going on the U.S. Department of the Treasury website at www.thenew10.treasury.gov and by using the hashtag…