Tag: DESEGREGATION

Huntsville City Schools granted unitary status in three areas relating to desegregation consent order

Following a federal judge's ruling, Huntsville City Schools has been released from federal supervision in two major areas tied to a desegregation consent order.

Katherine Robertson urges school districts under 'insane' desegregation orders to seek AG support

Katherine Robertson has a plan to take on long-standing desegregation orders impacting school districts across the state.

Veteran honored for service on the 74th anniversary of the integration of U.S. Armed Forces

At the age of 102, Mrs. Davis is the oldest living member of the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion of the United States Army. Throughout World War II, this dedicated group of African American women sorted mail and care packages to maintain the morale of American soldiers stationed abroad,” said Rep. Terri Sewell,

Today is the anniversary of the day that Wallace 'stood in the schoolhouse door'

On June 11, 1963, federal authorities escorted two Black students as they enrolled in the University of Alabama. The desegregation of the University of Alabama was opposed by then Gov. George C, Wallace (D).