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
State Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke speaks in Selma Clarke spoke at the Martin and Coretta King Unity Breakfast at Wallace Community College Selma reflecting on the painful history of Bloody Sunday. StaffMarch 6, 2023
Opinion Remember Dr. King’s passion for public education King understood that the real purpose of education was not just the acquisition of knowledge, but the positive application of knowledge. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
Local news Montgomery school board votes to remove confederate names from schools Two confederate figures will be replaced by a renowned Black scientist and several Civil Rights Era figures. Josh MoonNovember 11, 2022
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