There are many influential African Americans in US History. Many have stood up against slavery, segregation and racial legacy ...

First was a discussion at the Jule Collins Smith Museum with Alabama poet laureate Ashley Jones. The event took place on the night of Feb. 4 with limited seating in the museum. Next was an open Q&A in ...

Delve into America’s Civil Rights story with a visit to these important landmarks and destinations. Here are five to consider ...

10 million more people were in modern slavery in 2021 compared to 2016 global estimates, bringing the total to 50 million worldwide. Women and children remain disproportionately vulnerable.

It’s imperative that this month’s activities remind Americans of the hardships Black Americans endured during the era of slavery and far beyond. It also represents an opportunity to emphasize ...

Ford's first visit to the museum as a child in a racially divided city wasn't all that welcoming, but a lot has changed in ...

All-Star left-hander Cole Ragans and the Kansas City Royals agreed Friday to a $13.25 million, three-year contract. Ragans gets a $250,000 signing bonus and salaries of $1 ...

Alabama basketball could rise to No. 1 after defeating Arkansas and losses by other top teams. No. 6 Florida beat Auburn while unranked Clemson upset No. 2 Duke, leaving no unbeaten Power 5 teams ...

An Alabama woman who said she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 withdrew her civil lawsuit against both men on Friday, according to court filings.

Demetrius Terrence Frazier was executed by nitrogen gas hypoxia in Alabama for the 1991 murder ... the gurney for at least four minutes, as the Montgomery Advertiser previously reported.

One of the most iconic American novels is said to have been inspired by a man who was once enslaved in Montgomery County ... Henson eventually escaped slavery and became a world renowned speaker ...