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
Legislature Voting rights groups concerned over Alabama’s draft redistricting maps The groups say the draft maps dilute the political power of minority voters. Eddie BurkhalterOctober 29, 2021
Congress Sewell praises the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act Sewell praised passage of her bill, the John R. Lewis Voting Rights Act. Brandon MoseleySeptember 2, 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
Elections State House candidate Josh Pendergrass reports successful month of fundraising He is challenging Republican incumbent Will Dismukes in the Republican Party primary. Brandon MoseleyJuly 12, 2021
Congress Sewell praises House passage of Democrats’ voting rights bill Congresswoman Sewell praised the House passage of Democrats' voting bill, HR1. Brandon MoseleyMarch 9, 2021