National Fred Gray’s path of segregation destruction ends with a Medal of Freedom The famed civil rights attorney began his legal career with a promise to himself, and he'll get the nation's highest civilian honor for meeting... Josh MoonJuly 5, 2022
National Civil rights attorney Fred Gray to be awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom The Biden White House made the official announcement on Friday morning. Josh MoonJuly 1, 2022
State Fred Gray receives honorary degree from Princeton University Gray, once described by Rev. Martin Luther King as "the chief counsel for the protest movement," celebrated his 91st birthday in late December. John H. GlennMay 26, 2022
Legislature Bill to adjust name of Edmund W. Pettus Bridge passes the Alabama Senate The bill passed the Senate 23-3 and moves to the House for consideration. John H. GlennApril 6, 2022
State Sharpton to deliver keynote sermon honoring “Bloody Sunday” march The Selma to Montgomery marches helped lead to the passage of the Voting Rights Act of 1965. StaffMarch 1, 2022
State During Alabama visit, Secretary Haaland highlights efforts to advance equity and justice Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland traveled to Alabama to explore how the Department of the Interior can help tell America’s story. StaffFebruary 17, 2022
State Tuscaloosa v. United Klans of America A little-known clash in Tuscaloosa in 1964, known as Bloody Tuesday, was ground zero in the city's struggle over civil rights. Liz RyanNovember 17, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | How a new perspective can change a city Montgomery honored Fred Gray and started clearing Claudette Colvin's record — signs that things have truly changed in Alabama's capital. Josh MoonOctober 28, 2021
Local news CAIR commends renaming Montgomery street for civil rights attorney Fred Gray The Montgomery City Council on Tuesday renamed Jeff Davis Avenue as Fred Gray Avenue. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 8, 2021
State Rep. Terri Sewell welcomes Rep. Barbra Lee, youth leaders to Summit The week-long summit brought together 60 high school-age youths from California and Alabama. Brandon MoseleyAugust 5, 2021