Dignity and Determination: Rosa Parks, the “First Lady” of Civil Rights
By Noreen Kompanik Sometimes a single act of defiance can be the catalyst for momentous change. Especially when…
Angels and Demons: Birmingham’s Poignant Tale in the Battle for Civil Rights
By Noreen Kompanik It was a Sunday morning on September 15, 1963. Four lovely African-American girls were happily tying the sashes of their choir robes in the basement lounge in Birmingham, Alabama’s 16th Street Baptist…
Coastal Arts Center: Alabama’s Premier Showcase For Talent at Orange Beach
By Theresa St. John It isn’t until I park my rental car in the long, sprawling driveway that…
Four Must See Civil Rights Museums in Montgomery, Alabama
By Charlene Scott Freedom Riders Museum The Freedom Riders Museum is located at the site of the original…
OWA: A Summer Destination for Alabama’s Gulf Coast Travelers
In the summer of 2017, a new amusement park opened its doors in Foley, Alabama. OWA, pronounced like…