News and Updates
Students from Athletic Conferences Visit the Montgomery Interpretive Center
On July 16, 2022, student-athletes from the Big Ten, the ACC, and PAC-12 conferences visited Alabama State University to tour the Montgomery Interpretive Center for the Selma-to-Montgomery March. The trip was part of a commitment to supporting student-athletes through meaningful educational opportunities, including the area of social justice.
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LIFT EVERY VOICE: An Introduction from the Project Director, Dr. Janice FranklinWe are happy to announce the return of our newsletter celebrating the mission, accomplishments and work of the National Center for the Study of Civil Rights and African-American Culture at Alabama State University.
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The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa ParksKeep an eye out for the recent documentary, The Rebellious Life of Mrs. Rosa Parks (2022). The film is based on a 2015 biography by Jeane Theoharis of the same title.
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Message from the President, William R. FordI am honored and privileged to serve as the president of the Patrons of the National Center. The Patrons have ambitious and exciting plans for the future as we continue to support the missions and goals of the Center.
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The National Center Acquires Art from Fred AjanoghaNational Center acquired Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In Jail in 2022, as in the second sculpture produced by the artist Fred Ajanogha. This 41” X 78” bas relief is made from fiberglass resin and bronze paint. It depicts Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in a Birmingham City Jail during Operation Confrontation in 1963.
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