Birdie Mae Davis, civil rights pioneer in Alabama school desegregation, dies
Birdie Mae Davis’ name is synonymous with a decades-long legal fight to desegregate one of Alabama’s largest public school ...
Mobile’s tribute to sports legends faces delays: May opening planned
Hall of Fame Walk, honoring city's MLB and NFL Hall of Famers, encounters setbacks due to weather and local events like Mardi ...
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How Jesse Jackson embodied Southern politics − and changed American elections
Jesse Jackson's life and activism reflect the ongoing impact of Southern politics on American elections. His story is a testament to the enduring power of the civil rights movement.
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This Date in UCSF History: Angela Davis Says Vote for Jackson
Davis gained celebrity in 1969 when the UC Regents, headed by then-governor Ronald Reagan, fired her as a UCLA philosophy ...
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Sixty Years After Selma: The Unfinished Fight for Voting Rights and Equality.
Voting rights remain under attack, and voting rights protections, including those created in the 1965 Voting Rights Act, have ...