News Sewell celebrates plans to nominate Alabama Civil Rights sites to World Heritage List The Alabama sites designated for potential nomination include the 16th Street Baptist Church and the Edmund Pettus Bridge. StaffJuly 17, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Mr. October’s story was a lesson for all seasons Reggie Jackson's personal story of his time in Alabama is an opportunity for us to be better. Josh MoonJune 25, 2024
Congress Rep. Sewell commemorates the 60th Anniversary of Bloody Tuesday in Tuscaloosa Though lesser known, the events of Bloody Tuesday set the stage for Bloody Sunday. StaffJune 10, 2024
Congress National Park Service awards $3 million to preserve historic Civil Rights sites in Alabama Rep. Terri Sewell leads the congressional effort to increase funding for the African American Civil Rights Grant Program. StaffMay 2, 2024
Congress Sewell introduces legislation to rename post office after civil rights leader The bill is cosponsored by every member of Alabama’s House delegation. StaffApril 10, 2024
Education Discovering leadership and global insights: A student’s Gandhi-King journey Zharia Lankford, a student at Stillman College, embarked on a life-changing journey last summer. StaffMarch 27, 2024
News AG Garland vows to defend voting rights in Selma speech on Democracy’s foundation The attorney general pointed out the persistent challenges and efforts aimed at undermining voting rights. StaffMarch 4, 2024
Local news Acclaimed Boston performing arts troupe, Selma students to premiere “Selma Again” The world premiere of Selma Again will take place during the annual Selma Bridge Crossing Jubilee weekend. StaffFebruary 22, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Alabama honors MLK Jr.: Struggle for equality continues amid new challenges In this quest, each of us is called upon to contribute to the bending of the moral universe toward justice. Bill BrittJanuary 15, 2024
News AFL-CIO’s MLK conference to be held this weekend in Montgomery The conference will be held from Friday, Jan. 12 to Sunday, Jan. 14. Patrick DarringtonJanuary 9, 2024