Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama A&M students carry forward courage that has always overcome hate From Little Rock to Huntsville, young Black men and women prove again that courage defeats cowardice, and education is the ultimate answer. Bill BrittOctober 1, 2025
State Alabama leaders reflect on 16th Street Baptist Church bombing’s anniversary The act of racial terror caused the deaths of 11-year-old Carol Denise McNair and 14-year-olds Carole Robertson, Addie Mae Collins and Cynthia Wesley. Wesley WalterSeptember 16, 2025
Governor Gov. Ivey declares statewide day of remembrance for Carole Robertson A statewide proclamation honored one of the four victims of the 16th Street Baptist Church bombing, whose life was cut short too soon. Wesley WalterSeptember 9, 2025
Courts Panel reflects on Voting Rights Act’s past, present and future for its 60th year Experts convened to discuss the Voting Rights Act's impact, future threats, and the ongoing fight for accessible voting rights in the United States. Wesley WalterAugust 20, 2025
Courts Former Supreme Court justice, panel talk future of judicial independence International judges, including a retired Supreme Court justice, highlighted global threats to the justice system and warned against actions curbing independence. Wesley WalterJune 27, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | A question for state Rep. Ed Oliver All people may have been created equal. But all haven’t received equal opportunities or treatment. David PersonMarch 10, 2023
State Biden visits Selma on 58th anniversary of “Bloody Sunday” Biden's speech at the Edmund Pettus Bridge served as the culminating event for the annual commemoration. John H. GlennMarch 6, 2023
State SPLC, congresswoman honor John Lewis and the 40 Martyrs in wreath-laying ceremony The wreath-laying ceremony was the first held since the passing of Congressman John Lewis. John H. GlennMarch 6, 2023
State Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke speaks in Selma Clarke spoke at the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast at Wallace Community College Selma reflecting on the painful history of Bloody Sunday. StaffMarch 6, 2023
State 16th Street Baptist Church to commemorate its 1963 bombing with a day of remembrance The church will host its annual day of remembrance with a special guest speaker and community luncheon. StaffSeptember 15, 2022