Coretta Scott King died in 2006 at the age of 78 from complications with ovarian cancer, one of the deadliest forms of cancer for women.

On the afternoon of Wednesday, Sept. 17, Civil Rights Movement attorney Fred Gray spoke at Auburn University’s annual ...

A federal judge on Tuesday ordered Alabama’s largest county to redraw county commission lines after ruling that the districts were unconstitutional because of racial gerrymandering. U.S. District ...

The celebration, a black-tie fundraiser, is set for Oct. 11 with the theme "Celebrate Our Past, Create Our Future.

Johnetta Hayes thought she was going to medical school until a pivot altered the outlook of her life and trajectory.

In addition to several speakers, the prayer service featured a small memorial, with candles, photos of Kirk and local supporters, and a prayer/condolence book. The book, which had messages written by ...

At a time when such truth-telling in museums and cultural institutions is being characterized as “divisive,” I’m grateful for all those who know that racial healing depends on acknowledging our ...

A billboard in Montgomery, Alabama, has ignited a storm of backlash after displaying the words “It’s Time to Get the Clowns ...

With Week 0 officially over in Alabama high school football, it was eventful week for Montgomery-area teams. Pike Road defeated a Class 7A opponent for the first time in program history, taking down ...

The Jonathan Chandler era in Montgomery Catholic football began with a blowout win. In what is being dubbed as the "Battle of Vaughn Road," Montgomery Catholic defeated Saint James 32-6 at Montgomery ...

While the Voting Rights Act was undoubtedly a singular achievement, it represented the culmination of a long struggle.

By STEVE PFARRER For the Valley Advocate Along with Martin Luther King, Jr., Malcolm X, and Kwame Ture, Rosa Parks is one of ...