Alabama

Opinion: Carlee Russell Was Wrong, But Sending Her To Jail Isn’t Right

A judge recommended incarceration for the Alabama woman who admitted to faking her kidnapping.
10/16/2023

Alabama Police Chief Apologizes For ‘Inaccurate Information’ In Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

Stephen Perkins was fatally shot by police following a dispute with a tow truck driver.
10/16/2023
Carlee Russell

Carlee Russell Found Guilty Of Kidnapping Hoax

The judge recommends jail time and a hefty fine.
10/12/2023

Alabama Family Demands Answers In Police Fatal Shooting Of Black Man

The family attorney for Stephen Perkins has questioned the officers' actions on the night of September 29.
10/09/2023

Alabama Ordered To Use New Congressional Map That Empowers Black Voters

The new district could put the Democrats in play to pick up an additional House seat in the 2024 election.
10/06/2023

Supreme Court Rejects Alabama’s Attempt To Disregard Voting Rights Decision

Alabama must comply with redrawn maps that allow Black voters to elect a representative of their choice.
09/27/2023

Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson Urges Educators to Teach Nation’s History Of Racism

She warned that the erasure of Black history leads to "complacency and ignorance.”
09/19/2023

Alabama Congressional Map Struck Down Again For Not Complying With Voting Rights Act

The three-judge panel rebuked Alabama Republicans for defying court orders and will have another map independently drawn.
09/05/2023

This Week In Good Black News: Lori Harvey Is In Relationship Bliss, Katt Williams Shows Up For A Legend And A TikTok Star Lands A Dream Role

Plus, after going viral for dancing together on stage, Keke Palmer and Usher join forces for his latest single.
08/18/2023

Alabama High School Basketball Phenom Collapses, Dies On Court

Charlette White, Caleb’s mother, said that he died from cardiac arrest.
08/14/2023

Alabama State Attorneys Say Creating Two Black Congressional Districts Would Be Unconstitutional

Republicans point to the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling to defend what opponents say is a Voting Rights Act violation.
08/09/2023