Yuma’s sole independent bookstore marks its second anniversary
A bookstore in Yuma is celebrating its second anniversary, despite facing challenges like a recent flood. Here’s how you can support and join the celebration: Yuma, Arizona – CJ Alberts recognized a need for an independent bookstore in Yuma. Having grown up in southern Arizona, she returned from Portland, Oregon a few years ago with […]
SPLC marks the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act by advocating for ongoing efforts.
Panel Commemorates 60th Anniversary of Voting Rights Act On Wednesday, the Southern Poverty Law Center hosted a panel to mark the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act, focusing on how historical civil rights efforts shape current events. “This isn’t a moment to be nostalgic,” said Montgomery Mayor Stephen Reid ahead of the discussion. “It’s […]
Rep. Sewell advocates for voter protection legislation on the 60th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act
Terri Sewell Advocates for Voting Rights Act Renewal On the anniversary of the historic Voting Rights Act of 1965, US Representative Terri Sewell from Alabama urged Congress to advance the Voting Rights Act once again. During a celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the Act’s signing by President Lyndon B. Johnson, Sewell appeared in a […]
The lineup for the 20th anniversary of Concerts in the Park in Huntsville is here.
Concerts in the Park Celebrate 20 Years in Huntsville The beloved summer tradition is back in Huntsville, marking its 20th anniversary. This series of concerts, featuring local artists and lively summer tunes, kicks off next week. Arts Huntsville and Huntsville Parks and Recreation are excited to resume their long-standing initiative of providing free live music […]
Astro anniversary event at the Space & Rocket Center is extraordinary
This weekend, the US Space & Rocket Center hosted a much-anticipated event focused on Spacelab. The two-day gathering, called Astro Days, allowed attendees to explore the newly restored Astro Spacelab exhibition and connect with the Astro Restoration Project team. This occasion celebrated the 35th anniversary of the Astro-1’s launch aboard the Space Shuttle Columbia in […]
Strong guides Alabama group in honoring the 65th anniversary of Marshall Space Flight Center
Celebrating 65 Years of Marshall Space Flight Center All members of the Alabama Congressional delegation recently backed a resolution celebrating the 65th anniversary of the Marshall Space Flight Center (MSFC), led by US Representative Dale Strong. They acknowledged the center’s vital mission and its ongoing support for the workforce. “The Marshall Space Flight Center is […]
SARAH PARSHALL PERRY: On The Anniversary Of Title IX, Feminism’s Promises Ring Hollow
In the late 19th century, when elite institutions like Harvard recognized only men, the “seven sisters” liberal arts college was founded on the premise that women needed their own education equivalent to Ivy League education. When in 1927, when an individual school consortium was formally recognized as “seven sisters,” the notion that women’s education should […]
Tanks, choppers descend on D.C. in prep for Army anniversary parade, Trump birthday
US Army soldiers are working on an assortment of M1 Alpha A3 Abram Stank, Striker Armored Vehicles and M2 Bradley Fighting Vehicles on June 11, 2025 at West Potomac Park along the Potomac River in Washington DC Tanks and other heavy military equipment, and arrived in the country’s capital for the US Army’s father and […]
Tennesseans trek to Selma for 60th anniversary of voting rights march • Tennessee Lookout
SELMA, Ala. – Brenda Haywood, a former member of Nashville’s Metro Council, was 14 years old in 1965 when civil rights activists were attacked by Alabama police officers and police, attempting to make an effort to invoke voting rights from Selma to the Montgomery state capital. “I actually saw March and wanted to come. At […]
Tens of thousands commemorate 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday in Selma • Tennessee Lookout
SELMA, Alabama – Shayan Webb Christburg, age 8, was sought to lead hundreds of people in March 1965 in a march from Selma to Montgomery, Alabama for Black American voting rights. On Sunday, the 60th anniversary of Bloody Sunday and Selma-to-Montgomery March, Webb-Christburg said they believe their voting rights are at risk. “Back in the […]