MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A Montgomery-based Civil Rights Era newspaper has received a historical marker honoring its coverage of historical events. Ellen Lake wrote for Harvard University’s newspaper ...

TROY, Ala. – A memorial service was held for civil rights icon and U.S. Rep. John Lewis in his hometown in Alabama on Saturday. Lewis died at 80 years old on Friday, July 17, after a battle with stage ...

Darryl Littleton, Gabrelle Simmons and Hal Nash of the Alabama Board of Pardons and Paroles listen to people’s testimony during a hearing on Tuesday, July 15, 2025. Civil rights groups said they have ...

"Free America Weekend" combines Independence Day celebrations with advocacy for democracy and civil rights. "Good Trouble Lives On" honors the late John Lewis and protests perceived threats to voting ...

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — At a polling place not far from the intersection of avenues named for Jefferson Davis and Rosa Parks, Laura Minor spent a scorching afternoon on a folding chair with a David Woods ...

SELMA, Ala. (WSFA) - In celebration and commemoration of the anniversary of the signing of the Voting Rights Act of 1965, people from all across Alabama gathered at the Civil Rights Memorial Park in ...

History lives on almost every corner in Selma, Alabama, and the city invites visitors to celebrate its heritage (and makes it easy with a self-guided audio tour; download the brochure from ...