Event captures memories of Freedom Riders’ heroic journey between Anniston and Birmingham
It was one of the darkest moments in Alabama history.
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What is the impact of the government shutdown on Alabama’s National Parks and National Wildlife Refuges?
As the Federal government shutdown enters its second week, one of the hardest hit federal government programs in Alabama are the National Wildlife Refuges and National Park units.
Birmingham’s Historic 16th Street Baptist Church along with Civil Rights sites statewide secure Park Service grants
Last week, the U.S. Department of the Interior and the National Park Service announced $12.6 million in grants for 51 projects in 24 states that preserve sites and highlight stories related to the African American struggle for equality in the…
Freedom Riders National Monument Dedicated (photos and video)
Yesterday, Bham Now was on hand at the dedication of the Freedom Riders National Monument in Downtown Anniston.
Freedom Riders Park supporters to hold “monumental” celebration on May 13th in Anniston
A “monumental celebration” planned for May 13th.
WBHM’s powerful “living history” stories about the Freedom Riders and a brave 12 year old girl
This month, WBHM’s Dan Carsen produced several powerful and emotional news stories about the Freedom Riders and the bus burning that occurred in Anniston, Alabama, 56 years ago.
They changed the world: A special evening at UAB with the Freedom Riders
A very timely event. Just last month, President Obama created the Freedom Riders National Monument in Anniston.
Bham Now Special – Freedom Riders & Birmingham Civil Rights National Monuments (photo gallery/links)
Yesterday, President Obama, through a proclamation under the Antiquities Act, established the Birmingham Civil Rights and Freedom Riders National Monuments. A historic day for Alabama. Bham Now has compiled a list of links from television, radio and newspaper stories that…
Bham Now special: Inspirational video of Hank Thomas, the last surviving Freedom Rider from the 1961 Greyhound bus burning
Thanks to President Obama’s proclamation yesterday, Freedom Riders National Monument and the Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument are now a reality. BREAKING NEWS – President Obama Proclaims Freedom Riders & Birmingham Civil Rights National Monuments