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The Black Belt was named for its soil, but this region has also been fertile ground for Black history and the Civil Rights Movement.
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Civil Rights Movement stories
Legislature
Rep. Mary Moore discussed her passionate opposition to the bill and her history in the Civil Rights Movement.
National
W.E.B. Du Bois was an author, journalist and early civil rights leader who helped co-found the NAACP.
Congress
Gray has had an exemplary 65-year career as a civil rights lawyer.
News
“I’m deeply saddened to learn of Hank Aaron’s passing,” Congressman Jerry Carl said.
Featured Opinion
"A day split between honoring MLK’s sacrifice and fight for equality, and Robert E. Lee, a murderous traitor and slaveowner."
National
The Dallas County Courthouse Annex will be renamed in honor of Boynton and fellow Civil Rights Movement leader J.L. Chestnut.
Legislature
The caravan is being organized by community activists Ja’Mel Brown and William Boyd.
Legislature
Montgomery Fire and Rescue responded to a call at Holmes’ residence on Saturday afternoon, and they found the 81-year-old unresponsive.
National
The rededication marked a chance for the university to cement his legacy with a building on campus.