Tag: Donald-Trump
Birmingham protesters rally at airport in opposition to Trump’s immigration ban
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Hundreds of Birmingham protesters gathered Sunday at Birmingham-Shuttlesworth International Airport to protest President Donald Trump’s immigration ban, which has prohibited...
Democrats will try to delay vote on Jeff Sessions for attorney...
By Mary Clare Jalonick
The Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee plans to request a delay in the confirmation...
More than Obama legacy at stake in Obamacare repeal
By Rev. Jesse L. Jackson, Sr.
As President Obama enters into his last days in office, surely his greatest legacy is the Affordable Care Act....
Nearly 50 House Democrats vow to boycott Trump inauguration
By Andrew Taylor
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — The roster of House Democrats planning to boycott President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration grew to about 50 on Tuesday...
Trump clashes with civil rights leader John Lewis as inauguration looms
By Steve Peoples
Associated Press
NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump's feud with civil rights icon John Lewis is highlighting the president-elect's willingness to attack any...
To celebrate inaugural or not? Trump critics are divided
By Nancy Benac
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - It’s typically an unquestioned honor to participate in the inauguration of an American president. Who wouldn’t want to...
Talladega College confirms band will march at Donald Trump’s inauguration
Jeff Martin
Associated Press
ATLANTA (AP) -- The marching band of a historically black college in Alabama will perform in President-elect Donald Trump's Jan. 20 inaugural...
Civil rights will ‘evaporate’ under Jeff Sessions, Birmingham NAACP says
By Monique Jones
The Birmingham Times
Civil and voting rights advances would “evaporate” if Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions is confirmed as U.S. Attorney General, said officials...
Black college marching band from Alabama accepts invite to perform at...
By Jeff Martin
Associated Press
The marching band of Alabama's oldest private, historically black liberal arts college has accepted an invitation to perform at President-elect Donald...
Groups document more than 860 hate incidents since elections
By Jesse J. Holland
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) - Civil rights groups called for President-elect Donald Trump to forcefully and publicly denounce racism and bigotry, pointing...
