Tag: Selma
Terri Sewell: Remembering Bloody Sunday
History is never stagnant. The saga of American democracy and the battle for the right to vote has its moments of inspiration, just as...
Selma to commemorate”Bloody Sunday” will host largest voting rights commemoration event...
On Thursday, March 2 through Sunday, March 5, Selma, Ala. will host the largest voting rights commemoration event in the country — the Bridge...
Selma Police Chief John Brock to retire after mayor asks him...
After 31 years with the Selma Police Department, Selma Police Chief John Brock has announced his plans to retire.
Citing issues with the city's new mayor, former...
Don’t ignore Jeff Sessions’ good work for black communities, Salon article...
Alabama Republican Sen. Jeff Sessions may have taken some questionable stances on race in the past, but boiling down his career to those instances...
Brick by brick, fundraiser helps carry on legacy at National Voting...
The National Voting Rights Museum and Institute (NVRMI) is giving its supporters a chance to leave their legacy in stone.
Based in Selma, the NVRMI is selling...
State Rep. Darrio Melton elected Selma’s next mayor
Six-year Alabama State Rep. Darrio Melton will be leaving the Alabama Legislature behind to take the helm in the city of Selma.
Melton defeated former Selma mayor James...
Corporal punishment persists in many Alabama schools
Think being yelled at by a teacher or being sent to detention is bad? Nearly 19,000 Alabama students were paddled in the 2013-2014 school...
Selma mayoral race heads to a runoff
Selma voters winnowed the crowded field of five mayoral candidates down to two at the ballot box Tuesday.
State Rep. the Rev. Darrio Melton and former Selma mayor...
Terri Sewell endorses Selma Mayor George Evans in third re-election bid
Alabama 7th District U.S. Congresswoman Terri Sewell endorsed current Selma Mayor George Evans Tuesday in his third re-election campaign.
“I am proud to endorse George...
Selma police officers demand more pay, go on strike
Police officers in Selma went on strike Thursday morning, after demanding the city increase their pay.
The strike started at 5:30 a.m. and quickly forced administration...
