It was at times moving, at times poignant, at times funny, but at all times worthy of the inspiration and admiration for Atticus Finch and “To Kill a Mockingbird.”

Take time to read it and understand the fundamental rights, freedoms and liberties that are enshrined in it. And take time to thank God for the blessings on all of us that the amazing document bestowed on us.

professionally; principles that too many take for granted, too many ignore and too many twist for their own political purposes. Today is Constitution Day.

National Baptist Convention and the Alabama State Missionary Baptist Convention.

We are grateful to Pastor Anderson and the First Baptist Church of Ensley family for their warm welcome and continued commitment to faith and community.

the “Sheriff Without a Gun” because of his commitment to nonviolence.

Today, that legacy of service continues under Reverend Dr. Tyree A. Anderson, the church’s 15th pastor. Dr. Anderson brings more than 20 years of ministry and pastoral experience and also serves in leadership roles within the

We could use more of that spirit of unity and shared purpose today, much like what we saw today in Birmingham at 9/11 Day’s UNIITE for Good where volunteers packed more than 100,000 meals for Alabamians facing hunger.

In the days that followed, Americans came together in their communities to help their neighbors and take care of one another.

That has to change. Whether it’s keeping a hospital open, giving our kids a great education, or bringing good-paying jobs, the people of the Black Belt deserve a state government that shows up and invests in their future.