News Archives to host lunchtime lecture series on the Montgomery Bus Boycott Panelists will revisit video from a 1986 symposium Thursday while discussing the Montgomery Bus Boycott’s legacy at the state archives. Staff6 days ago
Legislature Alabama leaders remember civil rights icon Rev. Jesse Jackson Sr. State Democratic leaders on Tuesday mourned the civil rights giant who paved the way for generations of Black political leadership. Wesley WalterFebruary 18, 2026
News Speaking up for the Freedom Riders Writing a 1961 editorial supporting the Freedom Riders earned a student journalist a Klan cross burning and threats of expulsion. Liz RyanJanuary 23, 2026
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