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.
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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.
Lego Getting Reaction on Whether to Produce Rosa Parks Toy Set
You have the chance to tell Lego that it should create a building block set honoring civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks.
City of Montgomery Honoring Rosa Parks with Birthday Contest
The City of Montgomery has announced a contest designed to celebrate the 109th anniversary of Rosa Parks’ birthday.
Local attorney Fred Gray continues to make strides in civil rights history in 2021
Legendary local attorney, Fred Gray, has spent his career at the forefront of civil rights cases that
have helped changed the world. During 2021, he found himself still leading the charge.
Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin’s Montgomery Court Records Expunged
The juvenile court records of Montgomery civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin have been expunged, according to The Colvin Family Legacy.
Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray Celebrates 91st Birthday
Alabama News Network was invited to attend civil rights attorney Fred Gray’s 91st birthday celebration in Tuskegee.
New Artwork Unveiled in Montgomery to Honor Rosa Parks
The city of Montgomery along with Troy University unveiled a new piece of art in honor of Rosa Parks on Wednesday. City, county and military leaders gathered at the Rosa Parks Museum for the unveiling. Fred D. Gray was also in attendance and says he can remember the day Parks got arrested. “Upon my return to the city late that…
City of Montgomery Faces Fine for Changing Name of Jeff Davis Avenue
The Alabama attorney general’s office says the City of Montgomery owes a $25,000 for changing the name of Jeff Davis Avenue, named after Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
Montgomery to Remember Rosa Parks with Several Days of Events
The life of civil rights pioneer Rosa Parks will be remembers in Montgomery with several days of events.
