Monday, August 17, 2020

Alabama History & Culture News: August 17 edition


Here's the latest batch of links to just-published Alabama history and culture articles. Most of these articles are from newspapers, with others from magazines and TV and radio station websites. Enjoy!


The Birmingham Belles celebrate the Old South in hoop skirts. Some former Belles say it's time to ...
Washington Post
When each 17-year- Belle is presented at the Arlington  House, gliding down the steps of the Greek Revival-style mansion, an announcer ...
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Sculpting Alabama's history: Documentary details Tuscaloosa artist's creative process
Tuscaloosa News
From prehistoric monsters to the moon,  comprises far more than football and flawed politics. Following the series of 16 bronze high-relief ...
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The story behind the sculptures: Works depict key moments in Alabama's history
Tuscaloosa News
The 16 bronze high-relief sculptures in Montgomery's  Bicentennial Park, designed by Tuscaloosa artist Caleb O' Connor and cast at the ...
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Miles College to honor Autherine Lucy Foster, the first Black University of Alabama student
“We recognize and embrace the significant contribution she has made in America's history, and we believe she embodies the true spirit of a Milean.


Josh Lucas on reuniting with Sweet Home  director almost 20 years laterAlabama
Belfast Telegraph
Lucas has now reunited with Tennant on the film The Secret: Dare To Dream, based on the 2006 self-help  The Secret by Rhonda Byrne, about a ...
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DON NOBLE: Gaines' debut 'Stay Hungry' worth another read
Don Noble's newest book is “Alabama Noir,” a collection of original stories by Winston Groom, Ace Atkins, Carolyn Haines, Brad Watson, and 11 other ...



History of Birmingham
Join us as History instructor Pam King presents the history of Birmingham, from the city's founding through the civil rights era and up to recent history.


Celebrating 100 years of women's suffrage
Dothan Eagle
This centennial anniversary is a significant milestone in our nation's . ... Additionally, a group called the  Women's Suffrage Centennial ... AWSCC is set to host several events honoring the many  women who ...
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Watch the trailer for 'The Devil All the Time,' filmed in Alabama
If you've read the book, you'll recognize some of the major characters and themes -- such as violence, vengeance, religion, sexuality and guilt ...

The story of Miss Electra, Alabama's golden goddess
al.com
In his , “ Power Company,” James L. Noles Jr. wrote that praise for the skyscraper came from around the world. “In 1925, a London ...
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Rosa Parks, Condoleezza Rice, Coretta Scott King among 10 influential women from Alabama
USA TODAY
Women in  such as Rosa Parks and Coretta Scott King were the ... What started as the final straw in a long  of segregation in Alaska ...
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Artist Trés Taylor brings community mural project to Selma this weekend
Selma Times-Journal
“ Black Belt is rich with , small businesses, artists, eateries, and natural beauty,” Taylor said. “The route of murals invites folks to come ...
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Film tells the story of monuments for Alabama's Bicentennial Park
Times Daily
MONTGOMERY — To celebrate its 200th anniversary of statehood, the State of  created the  Bicentennial Park in the heart of  ...
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Look for  native in HBO's 'Lovecraft Country'Alabama
al.com
Look for  native in HBO's 'Lovecraft Country' ... So when I was reading Matt (Ruff's) , I understood the Lovecraft references, but didn't feel ...
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Meet Alabama's First Female Hall of Fame Inductee
Leah Rawls Atkins built a noteworthy career as a teacher and historian. She taught American and Alabama history at the University of Alabama ...
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