Congress Rep. Sewell honors the legacy of John Lewis ahead of fifth anniversary of his passing Sewell honored John Lewis’s unwavering spirit and impactful words, reflecting on his final charge to never give up, even in troubling times. Staff3 days ago
News Free screening of John Lewis documentary set for Saturday at historic Capri Theatre This free event at the historic Capri Theatre will include a panel discussion, resource fair, and honor the late civil rights icon. StaffJuly 10, 2025
News Alabama Resisters to host free John Lewis film screening in Montgomery In honor of civil rights legend John Lewis, Alabama Resisters will screen Good Trouble at the Capri Theatre on July 12, followed by a... StaffJuly 4, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | When the center cannot hold In an age where truth is drowned by noise and cruelty parades as strength, we still have a choice — to stand for conscience,... Bill BrittMay 12, 2025
Featured Opinion Opinion | The battle for civil rights didn’t end in Selma — it still rages on Selma showed the world that change doesn’t come from waiting — it comes from marching, from pushing, from refusing to be silenced. Bill BrittMarch 7, 2025
State Alabama NAACP’s Shelby Summit 2024: A catalyst for change The Shelby Summit is a call to action to urge Congress to pass the John Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. StaffMay 1, 2024
State John Lewis’ newphew reflects on uncle’s legacy at wreath laying ceremony The Civil Rights Memorial Center opens Jubilee weekend with its annual wreath laying ceremony today. StaffMarch 1, 2024
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
Courts Sewell attends SCOTUS oral arguments in Alabama redistricting case “We in Alabama are no strangers to the fight for fair representation,” Sewell said. StaffOctober 5, 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