Written by Dory Dearest, Image by Smooth Geek Photography I consider myself to be from the cities of the Civil Rights Movement. I was born in Montgomery, AL, and spent the majority of my life living there. However, the weekends of my childhood, and a couple of years of high school, were spent in Dallas...
The Tenacity of Courage Article Written by Tamika Seals Robinson “Where justice is denied, where poverty is enforced, when ignorance prevails and where any one class is made to feel that society is in an organized conspiracy to oppress, rob and degrade them, neither persons nor property will be safe.” Frederick Douglass (from “Southern Barbarism”)...
Candidate for Montgomery County Commission (District 1) KK Middleton kicked off his campaign at Tours of Montgomery. KK Middleton’s Campaign Meet & Greet location was significant. Just doors down from Dr. Martin Luther Kings home located on S. Jackson Street, in Montgomery, AL. “Serious about helping to create a NEW Montgomery”, says Middleton, and comparing...
An Alabama Senate committee approved a bill to legalize medical marijuana on Wednesday, the second major victory for cannabis reform supporters in the state within the span of a week. The legislation would allow patients 19 and older who are suffering from one of 33 conditions to qualify for medical marijuana and obtain it at...
A bill to lessen the penalties for marijuana possession in Alabama took its first step toward passing the Legislature today. Besides reducing the penalties, the legislation would allow offenders to have marijuana convictions expunged after five years if they steer clear of another arrest. The Senate Judiciary Committee approved the bill by Sen. Bobby Singleton,...
Please introduce yourself to our audience My name is Arlene Easley and I am running for Alabama House of Representatives. I am a lifelong Alabamian, and I love my state, and the people who live here. I was born in Mobile, in 1963, where I was raised. I attended public schools and grew up in...
Are Black Leaders In Alabama Saying A “Black Person” Cannot Be Governor Of Alabama Opinion Article by Ash Martin With the Primaries of Elections just days away in Alabama, many organizations have given their endorsements for political positions. Two very prominent black organizations who have given their endorsements for Governor of Alabama are the Alabama...
Recent Political Poll Puts Fields In A Slight Edge On Maddox In Alabama’s Democratic Governors Race By Johnnie Whitt With just about one month from the Primaries, the Political arena in Alabama is really heating up. There are many positions up for election with the Primary Election being on June 5th and General Election on...
Birmingham, AL – Last night the Democratic Candidates for Governor met for a debate at the Historic Lyric Theatre in Downtown Birmingham, Alabama. The participants were Sue Bell Cobb, Christopher Countryman, James C. Fields, Walt Maddox and Doug Smith. “James Fields won the debate”, says James Fields Campaign Manager. James Fields states that he felt...
Birmingham – James Fields, Jr, Democratic Candidate for Governor of Alabama, in his recent video regarding his 11 point plan spoke about President Trump’s infrastructure plan & how it affects Alabama. Fields states, “infrastructure is buildings, broadband, bridges & electricity to every house in Alabama … that’s the difference between his plan and other candidates”....