Stories Related to Residents Say Poll Tax, Literacy Test Link Black Voters To Selma

By Deangelo McDaniel Staff Writer, The Decatur Daily
Thu, 03/05/2015 - 7:56pm

That moment in the Morgan County Courthouse basement more than 70 years ago is still painful and permanently etched in Etta Freeman’s memory.

Sections: u.s.

Montgomery police ask for patience during hate crime investigation
MPD is working with federal partners after someone painted racial slurs on Black families' homes. Families express frustration with the slow response. More
A guide to Montgomery attractions to visit for Hank Williams' 100th
From Hank Williams' first radio performance to his grave, here's how these Montgomery sites connect to his life and death. More
Hank Williams' 'lost daughter' Jett never met her dad, but built her own music legacy
At 70, she's semi-retired from performing but has a new calling with the Alabama Music Hall of Fame. More
Hank Williams history: A look back on the country-western music icon's life
As his 100th birthday approaches, here's a look at some of the biggest moments of Hank's short life. More
Hank Williams' 100th birthday celebrations planned across Alabama, US and UK
There are many way to celebrate Hank Williams in September, especially in Montgomery. More

BING NEWS:

VP Harris seeks to energize Black voters with economic opportunity tour
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday will launch a multistate tour to tout economic opportunities for Black Americans in an effort to mobilize a critical voting base for Democrats ahead of ...
04/28/2024 - 10:07 pm | View Link
How popular is Idaho’s abortion ban? Poll shows many disagree with laws
The poll was commissioned by Idahoans United for ... wake of Roe do not seem to be consistent with the beliefs of Idaho voters,” said Melanie Folwell, spokesperson for the group.
04/19/2024 - 2:33 am | View Link
Luckey residents upset over village tax charges
After more than 45 of her neighbors and friends were subpoenaed to court for failing to pay the village tax, a story we first reported last week, Welch says she has lost trust in her local leaders.
04/17/2024 - 10:24 pm | View Link
Tampa residents sue, alleging Florida Senate districts dilute Black vote
“The state drew these districts purportedly to avoid diminishing Black voters’ ability to elect representatives of their choice in District 16, but the state unnecessarily used race to ...
04/10/2024 - 11:57 pm | View Link
More

MoviesWithButter : Our Sister Site