Category Alabama History

Fun, Alabama History

Happy Twosday! Celebrate this palindrome date + why it’s special

Happy Twosday! 2️⃣/2️⃣2️⃣/2️⃣2️⃣ Hey Alexa, play 22 by Taylor Swift. #birmingham #birminghamAL #happytwosday #twosday #palindromedate

Summer Guffey
February 22, 2022

Alabama History, Education

Artifacts from Tuscaloosa barbershop to be used in future Civil Rights museum—find out more

Rev. Thomas Linton was an avid collector of artifacts from the Civil Rights movement and beyond. Now—his collection is getting a museum. #tuscaloosahistory #civilrights #blackhistorymonth #collector #artifacts #GG

Gabby Gervais
February 16, 2022

Fun, Alabama History

Rodney Scott—best known for his 2 BBQ restaurant locations in Alabama—guest stars on SHOWTIME’s “Billions”

One of Alabama's fave BBQ pitmasters was featured on the hit show "Billions." 🌟

Summer Guffey
February 15, 2022

Education, Alabama History

BREAKING: UA responds to public outcry—Autherine Lucy will be honored individually

Initially, the University had proposed honoring Lucy alongside a former KKK leader. Get the update here: #UniversityofAlabama #breaking #alabamanews

Madison Croxson
February 14, 2022

Alabama History

National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum unveils new collection featuring Negro League legends

Check out the newest collection from the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum—honoring Negro League legends ⚾ #bobbleheads #negronationalleague #baseball #history #blackhistorymonth

Gabby Gervais
February 11, 2022

Alabama History, Education

UA has renamed a building in Autherine Lucy’s honor, but the decision is raising eyebrows—here’s why

Lucy, the first African-American student to enroll at the University, will have a building renamed in her honor. But, she'll have to share it with a former KKK Grand Cyclops. Details here: