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[Alabama AA Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium @AAACRHSC]

On this day in 1954, the U.S. Supreme Court issued its landmark decision in Brown v. Board of Education, declaring that racial segregation in public schools was unconstitutional.

The decision marked a turning point in the long struggle for civil rights, affirming that “separate educational facilities are inherently unequal.” While Brown did not immediately end segregation, it became a powerful legal foundation for the movement that followed and inspired communities across the South to continue organizing, advocating, and demanding equal access to education and justice.

Today, we honor the students, families, attorneys, educators, and activists whose courage helped reshape the nation—and we recognize the many civil rights sites across Alabama that preserve and share these stories of resilience and progress.

As we reflect on this anniversary, we are reminded that understanding our history is essential to building a more just future.

[Alabama AA Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium @AAACRHSC]

On this day in 1964, the Civil Rights Act was signed into law, marking a watershed moment in the ongoing struggle for freedom, justice, and equality in the United States.

The passage of the Civil Rights Act prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin and helped dismantle the legal framework of segregation that generations of activists had fought tirelessly to overcome.

This landmark legislation stands as a testament to the courage and sacrifice of countless individuals—many of whom organized, protested, and risked their lives at sites now preserved and interpreted by members of the African American Civil Rights Network.

As we commemorate this historic anniversary, we honor those who transformed the nation and reaffirm our commitment to preserving and sharing the stories of the Movement for future generations.

📷 Photo courtesy of Hulton Archive/Getty Images.

[Alabama AA Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium @AAACRHSC]

As we prepare to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. tomorrow, we’re sharing a snippet from In Defense of Our Peace, an episode of the Stayed on Freedom podcast.

This episode reflects on the meaning of peace, protection, and perseverance within the Black freedom movement, centering stories that remind us that rest, refuge, and resistance have always gone hand in hand.

In Defense of Our Peace will be re-released in full tomorrow in honor of MLK Day, and will be available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify.

We invite you to listen, reflect, and remember the legacy of Dr. King.

[Alabama AA Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium @AAACRHSC]

On this day in 1964, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. became the youngest person ever to receive the Nobel Peace Prize. The honor recognized his steadfast leadership in confronting racial injustice through nonviolent resistance and moral courage.

King’s award marked a turning point in the global struggle for human rights—affirming that the movement for equality in the American South was not just a local fight, but a universal call for freedom and dignity.

At the Alabama African American Civil Rights Heritage Sites Consortium, we preserve the churches, homes, and community spaces where that call for justice took shape. From Birmingham to Montgomery to Selma, these sacred sites remind us that change begins when ordinary people unite behind extraordinary purpose.

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List of Prints!
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[NBA @NBA]

We mourn the passing of former NBA All-Star and head coach Paul Silas. Paul’s lasting contributions to the game are seen through the many players and coaches he inspired, including his son, Rockets head coach Stephen Silas. We send our deepest condolences to Paul’s family. -Adam

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[Jonathan Hardison @WBRC6Hardison]

BREAKING: @GovernorKayIvey will run for re-election in 2022
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@GovernorKayIvey asking Alabamians to mask up voluntarily for one more month.
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