Alabama Reflector2w ago
An old fight on the same front
Jerome Gary Cooper, a tall, congenial Black man honored for path-setting combat service in Vietnam in 1966, told the story of his and his Mobile family’s fight against Jim Crow in the book Ten Stars, which I wrote in collaboration with him more than a decade ago. His story resonates today in ways he and […]
Podcast · Birmingham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!2w ago
J. Mason Davis Jr.: A Legacy of Civil Rights
J. Mason Davis Junior, a pioneering civil rights attorney from Alabama, has passed away. Known for his relentless fight against segregation, he won appeals for 125 students arrested in the states first sit-in protest, contributing to the dismantling of Jim Crow laws. Davis, the ninth Black lawyer admitted in Alabama, broke barriers and taught at the University of Alabama law school, which once rejected him due to his race. His legacy of quiet determination and service extends to his family, who remember him as a devoted father and inspiration for their legal careers. Funeral arrangements are set for next week, with public viewings and a service at Boutwell Auditorium. His impact continues to echo, reminding us that service outlives us all. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/1eadae3297bd7e25