Story of First Black Lawyers in Montgomery, How They Paved the Way
By 1930, there were only four black lawyers in the entire state.
Fred Gray
Local attorney Fred Gray continues to make strides in civil rights history in 2021
Legendary local attorney, Fred Gray, has spent his career at the forefront of civil rights cases that
have helped changed the world. During 2021, he found himself still leading the charge.
Civil Rights Pioneer Claudette Colvin’s Montgomery Court Records Expunged
The juvenile court records of Montgomery civil rights pioneer Claudette Colvin have been expunged, according to The Colvin Family Legacy.
Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray Celebrates 91st Birthday
Alabama News Network was invited to attend civil rights attorney Fred Gray’s 91st birthday celebration in Tuskegee.
City of Montgomery Faces Fine for Changing Name of Jeff Davis Avenue
The Alabama attorney general’s office says the City of Montgomery owes a $25,000 for changing the name of Jeff Davis Avenue, named after Confederate President Jefferson Davis.
Civil Rights Attorney Fred Gray’s Name Replaces Jeff Davis Ave. In Montgomery
The name of Confederate President Jefferson Davis came down from a street in Montgomery and was replaced by the name of civil rights attorney, Fred D. Gray.
D.A. Joins Mayor Steven Reed to Support Erasing Claudette Colvin’s Arrest Record
Montgomery County District Attorney Daryl Bailey says he supports the efforts of Mayor Steven Reed to erase the arrest record of Claudette Colvin.
Ceremony Scheduled to Rename Jeff Davis Avenue for Attorney Fred Gray
The City of Montgomery has announced a ceremony to rename Jeff Davis Avenue for noted civil rights attorney Fred Gray.
Jeff Davis Avenue to Be Renamed for Attorney Fred Gray
The Montgomery City Council has unanimously approved renaming Jeff Davis Avenue in honor of attorney Fred D. Gray.
Macon County Files Lawsuit over Confederate Statue in Tuskegee
Macon County officials have announced that they have filed a lawsuit in state court over the Confederate statue in Tuskegee’s town square that some want to be removed. The question has been over who owns the land where the statue stands.
