James Hood dies; defied segregation at U. of Ala.
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - One of the first black students who enrolled at the University of Alabama a half century ago in defiance of racial segregation has died. James Hood of Gadsden was 70...
Racial flaps still dog Alabama despite progress
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) - Recent flaps over racially offensive language at the University of Alabama fit a pattern that's dogged the state's flagship school since it was integrated...
UA dedicates tower, plaza to 1st black students
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) - The University of Alabama has dedicated a clock tower and plaza in honor of the three black students who helped desegregate the campus...
Slideshow: Worst obstructionists in black history
African-Americans have been met with numerous road blocks to freedom but have nonetheless held firm that the US Constitution guarantees freedom and equality for all...
